LEAVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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Learn more." /> <meta itemprop="copyrightHolder" content="© Cambridge University Press" /> <meta itemprop="copyrightYear" content="2024" /> <meta itemprop="inLanguage" content="en" /> <meta itemprop="genre" content="Coping and not coping" /> <meta itemprop="genre" content="Waiting" /> <meta itemprop="genre" content="Searching" /> <meta itemprop="genre" content="Allowing and permitting" /> <meta itemprop="genre" content="Relationships: ending & divorce" /> <meta itemprop="genre" content="Not liking" /> <meta itemprop="genre" content="Causing something to end" /> <meta itemprop="genre" content="Death and dying" /> <meta itemprop="genre" content="Stop having or doing something" /> <meta itemprop="genre" content="Keeping and staying the same" /> <meta itemprop="genre" content="Excluding" /> <meta itemprop="genre" content="Things remaining" /> <meta itemprop="genre" content="Not good enough" /> <meta itemprop="genre" content="Rude and cheeky" /> <meta itemprop="genre" content="Affecting and influencing" /> <meta itemprop="genre" content="Passive and not working" /> <meta itemprop="genre" content="Departing" /> <meta itemprop="genre" content="Surpassing in quality or number" /> <meta itemprop="genre" content="Staying and remaining" /> <meta itemprop="genre" content="Neglecting and ignoring" /> <meta itemprop="genre" content="Not believing" /> <meta itemprop="genre" content="Causing things to happen" /> <meta itemprop="genre" content="Duty, obligation and responsibility" /> <meta itemprop="genre" content="Disappointing yourself and others" /> <meta itemprop="genre" content="Causing feelings of anger and displeasure" /> <meta itemprop="genre" content="Time off" /> <meta itemprop="genre" content="Freedom to act" /> <meta itemprop="genre" content="Linguistics: expressions telling people to stop doing something" /> <meta itemprop="genre" content="Trying and making an effort" /> <meta itemprop="genre" content="Inheriting & bequeathing" /> <h1 class="ti fs fs12 lmb-0 hw superentry">Meaning of <b class='tb ttn'>leave</b> in English</h1> <div class="page"><div class="pr dictionary" data-type="sorted" data-id="cald4" data-tab="ds-cald4" role="tabpanel"><div class="cid" id="dataset_cald4"></div><div class="link"><div class="pr di superentry" itemprop="text"><div class="cid" id="dataset_cald4"></div> <div class="pr x lbb lb-cm"> <div class="hfr lpb-2"> <div class="pr hdib i i-facebook lp-5 lmr-10"> <a class="pa p0" onclick="sendGAEvent('share_this_entry', 'facebook')" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdictionary.cambridge.org%2Fdictionary%2Fenglish%2Fleave&t=" title="Share on Facebook"></a> </div> <div class="pr hdib i i-x lp-5 lmr-10"> <a class="pa p0" onclick="sendGAEvent('share_this_entry', 'twitter')" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdictionary.cambridge.org%2Fdictionary%2Fenglish%2Fleave&text=" title="Share on X"></a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="di-body"><div class="entry"><div class="entry-body"> <div class="pr entry-body__el"><div class="cid" id="cald4-1"></div><div class="pos-header dpos-h"><div class="di-title"><span class="headword hdb tw-bw dhw dpos-h_hw "><span class="hw dhw">leave</span></span></div><div class="posgram dpos-g hdib lmr-5"><span class="pos dpos" title="A word that describes an action, condition or experience.">verb</span></div> <div ></div><span class="uk dpron-i "><span class="region dreg">uk</span><span class="daud"> <audio class="hdn" preload="none" id="audio1" controlsList="nodownload"> <div class="hdib" fallback> <p>Your browser doesn't support HTML5 audio</p> </div> <source type="audio/mpeg" src="/media/english/uk_pron/u/ukl/uklea/uklearn013.mp3"/> <source type="audio/ogg" src="/media/english/uk_pron_ogg/u/ukl/uklea/uklearn013.ogg"/> </audio> <div title="Listen to the British English pronunciation" class="i i-volume-up c_aud htc hdib hp hv-1 fon tcu tc-bd lmr-10 lpt-3 fs20 hv-3" onclick="audio1.load(); audio1.play();" role="button" tabindex="0"></div> </span><span class="pron dpron">/<span class="ipa dipa lpr-2 lpl-1">liːv</span>/</span></span> <span class="us dpron-i "><span class="region dreg">us</span><span class="daud"> <audio class="hdn" preload="none" id="audio2" controlsList="nodownload"> <div class="hdib" fallback> <p>Your browser doesn't support HTML5 audio</p> </div> <source type="audio/mpeg" src="/media/english/us_pron/l/lea/leave/leave.mp3"/> <source type="audio/ogg" src="/media/english/us_pron_ogg/l/lea/leave/leave.ogg"/> </audio> <div title="Listen to the American English pronunciation" class="i i-volume-up c_aud htc hdib hp hv-1 fon tcu tc-bd lmr-10 lpt-3 fs20 hv-3" onclick="audio2.load(); audio2.play();" role="button" tabindex="0"></div> </span><span class="pron dpron">/<span class="ipa dipa lpr-2 lpl-1">liːv</span>/</span></span><div class="lmt--5" ></div> <span class="irreg-infls dinfls "><span class="inf-group dinfg "><b class="inf dinf">left</b></span> | <span class="inf-group dinfg "><b class="inf dinf">left</b></span></span></div><div class="pos-body"> <div class="pr dsense "><div class="cid" id="cald4-1-1"></div> <h3 class="dsense_h"><span class="hw dsense_hw">leave</span> <span class="pos dsense_pos" title="A word that describes an action, condition or experience.">verb</span> <span class="guideword dsense_gw" title="Guide word: helps you find the right meaning when a word has more than one meaning"> (<span>GO AWAY</span>) </span></h3> <div class="sense-body dsense_b"><div class="def-block ddef_block " data-wl-senseid="ID_00018373_01"> <div class="dwl hax"> <a amp-access="loggedIn" amp-access-hide class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateGlobal: { wlSenseId: 'ID_00018373_01', wotd: ' leave ' } }), sidebarWordList.open"> <span class='tb fs10 hvm'>Add to word list</span> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> <a amp-access="NOT loggedIn" class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:amp-access.login-sign-in"> <span class='tb fs10 hvm'>Add to word list</span> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> </div> <div class="ddef_h"><span class="def-info ddef-info"><span class="epp-xref dxref A1">A1</span> <span class="gram dgram"><a href="/help/codes.html">[ <span class="gc dgc">I</span> or <span class="gc dgc">T</span> ]</a></span></span> <div class="def ddef_d db">to go away from someone or something, for a <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/short" title="short" rel="">short</a> <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/time" title="time" rel="">time</a> or <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/permanently" title="permanently" rel="">permanently</a>: </div> </div><div class="def-body ddef_b"><div class="examp dexamp"><span class="eg deg">I'll be leaving at five o'clock <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/tomorrow" title="tomorrow" rel="">tomorrow</a>.</span></div><div class="examp dexamp"> <span class="eg deg">He left the <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/house" title="house" rel="">house</a> by the back <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/door" title="door" rel="">door</a>.</span></div><div class="examp dexamp"> <span class="eg deg">She left the <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/group" title="group" rel="">group</a> of <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/people" title="people" rel="">people</a> she was with and came over to <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/speak" title="speak" rel="">speak</a> to us.</span></div><div class="examp dexamp"> <span class="eg deg">The <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/bus" title="bus" rel="">bus</a> leaves in five <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/minutes" title="minutes" rel="">minutes</a>.</span></div> </div></div> <div class="daccord"><amp-accordion> <section expanded > <header class="ca_h daccord_h"> <i class="i i-plus ca_hi" aria-hidden="true"></i> <span class="showmore">More examples</span><span class="showless">Fewer examples</span></header><div><ul class="hul-u hul-u0 ca_b daccord_b lm-0"><li class="eg dexamp hax">I didn't leave the <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/office" title="office" rel="">office</a> until eight o'clock last <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/night" title="night" rel="">night</a>.</li><li class="eg dexamp hax">A <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/young" title="young" rel="">young</a> <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/girl" title="girl" rel="">girl</a> was <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/crying" title="crying" rel="">crying</a>, <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/protest" title="protesting" rel="">protesting</a> that she didn't <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/want" title="want" rel="">want</a> to leave her <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/mother" title="mother" rel="">mother</a>.</li><li class="eg dexamp hax">We <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/gather" title="gathered" rel="">gathered</a> <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/our" title="our" rel="">our</a> things together and left <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/quick" title="quickly" rel="">quickly</a>.</li><li class="eg dexamp hax">Soon we had left the <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/river" title="river" rel="">river</a> <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/estuary" title="estuary" rel="">estuary</a> and were <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/heading" title="heading" rel="">heading</a> towards the <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/open" title="open" rel="">open</a> <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/sea" title="sea" rel="">sea</a> .</li><li class="eg dexamp hax"><a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/majesty" title="Your" rel="">Your</a> <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/flight" title="flight" rel="">flight</a> to Perth will leave from Terminal 4.</li></ul></div> </section> </amp-accordion></div></div> <div class="smartt daccord"> <amp-accordion disable-session-states> <section > <header class="ca_h daccord_h"> <i class="i i-plus ca_hi" aria-hidden="true"></i> SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases </header> <div class="ca_b had daccord_b daccord_l"> <div class="daccord_lt"> <a href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/topics/arriving-and-departing/departing/" title="Words and phrases related to leave in the topic Departing">Departing</a> </div> <div class="daccord_lb"> <ul class="hul-u hul-u0 hax lmb-10 lcs"> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="abandon" class="topic_0 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/abandon?topic=departing "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">abandon</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="abandon ship" class="topic_0 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/abandon-ship?topic=departing "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">abandon ship</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="abandon/jump ship idiom" class="topic_0 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/abandon-jump-ship?topic=departing "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">abandon/jump ship</span></span> <span class="pos">idiom</span> </span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="abandonment" class="topic_0 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/abandonment?topic=departing "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">abandonment</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="absquatulate" class="topic_0 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/absquatulate?topic=departing "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">absquatulate</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="gone" class="topic_3 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/gone?topic=departing "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">gone</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="move" class="topic_3 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/move?topic=departing "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">move</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="offski" class="topic_1 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/offski?topic=departing "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">offski</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="outgoing" class="topic_1 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/outgoing?topic=departing "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">outgoing</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="p.o.q." class="topic_1 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/poq?topic=departing "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">p.o.q.</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="peel away/off phrasal verb" class="topic_1 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/peel-away-off?topic=departing "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">peel away/off</span></span> <span class="pos">phrasal verb</span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="piss off phrasal verb" class="topic_1 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/piss-off?topic=departing "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">piss off</span></span> <span class="pos">phrasal verb</span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="pull out phrasal verb" class="topic_3 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/pull-out?topic=departing "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">pull out</span></span> <span class="pos">phrasal verb</span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="pull something off phrasal verb" class="topic_3 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/pull-off?topic=departing "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">pull <span class="obj">something</span> off</span></span> <span class="pos">phrasal verb</span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="sea" class="topic_3 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/sea?topic=departing "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">sea</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="take something off phrasal verb" class="topic_2 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/take-off?topic=departing "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">take <span class="obj">something</span> off</span></span> <span class="pos">phrasal verb</span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="turf something out phrasal verb" class="topic_2 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/turf-out?topic=departing "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">turf <span class="obj">something</span> out</span></span> <span class="pos">phrasal verb</span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="vacate" class="topic_2 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/vacate?topic=departing "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">vacate</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="vamoose" class="topic_2 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/vamoose?topic=departing "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">vamoose</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="walk" class="topic_2 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/walk?topic=departing "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">walk</span></span></span> </a> </li> </ul> <a href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/topics/arriving-and-departing/departing/" class="had tb" title="Words and phrases related to leave in the topic Departing">See more results »</a> </div> </div> </section> </amp-accordion> </div> <div class="pb-inline-sense"></div> <script type='text/javascript'> if(typeof iaw !== 'undefined') { iaw.que.push(function() { iaw.setExtraAdSlots(["ad_ringlinkslot"]); iaw.addPageCriteria("cdo_elvl", "A1"); }); } </script> <div id="ad_ringlinkslot"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof iaw !== 'undefined') { iaw.cmd.push(function () { iaw.display("ad_ringlinkslot"); }); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="pr dsense "><div class="cid" id="cald4-1-2"></div> <h3 class="dsense_h"><span class="hw dsense_hw">leave</span> <span class="pos dsense_pos" title="A word that describes an action, condition or experience.">verb</span> <span class="guideword dsense_gw" title="Guide word: helps you find the right meaning when a word has more than one meaning"> (<span>NOT TAKE</span>) </span></h3> <div class="sense-body dsense_b"><div class="def-block ddef_block " data-wl-senseid="ID_00018373_02"> <div class="dwl hax"> <a amp-access="loggedIn" amp-access-hide class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateGlobal: { wlSenseId: 'ID_00018373_02', wotd: ' leave ' } }), sidebarWordList.open"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> <a amp-access="NOT loggedIn" class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:amp-access.login-sign-in"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> </div> <div class="ddef_h"><span class="def-info ddef-info"><span class="epp-xref dxref A2">A2</span> <span class="gram dgram"><a href="/help/codes.html">[ <span class="gc dgc">T</span> ]</a></span></span> <div class="def ddef_d db">to not take something or someone with you when you go, either <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/intend" title="intentionally" rel="">intentionally</a> or by <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/accident" title="accident" rel="">accident</a>: </div> </div><div class="def-body ddef_b"><div class="examp dexamp"><span class="eg deg">Hey, you've left <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/your" title="your" rel="">your</a> <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/key" title="keys" rel="">keys</a> on the <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/table" title="table" rel="">table</a>.</span></div><div class="examp dexamp"> <span class="eg deg">Can I leave a <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/message" title="message" rel="">message</a> <span class="b db">for</span> Sue?</span></div><div class="examp dexamp"> <span class="eg deg">Why don't you leave the <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/kid" title="kids" rel="">kids</a> <span class="b db">with</span> me on <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/friday" title="Friday" rel="">Friday</a>?</span></div> </div></div> <div class="daccord"><amp-accordion> <section > <header class="ca_h daccord_h"> <i class="i i-plus ca_hi" aria-hidden="true"></i> <span class="showmore">More examples</span><span class="showless">Fewer examples</span></header><div><ul class="hul-u hul-u0 ca_b daccord_b lm-0"><li class="eg dexamp hax">Guests are <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/advise" title="advised" rel="">advised</a> not to leave any <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/article" title="articles" rel="">articles</a> of <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/value" title="value" rel="">value</a> in <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/their" title="their" rel="">their</a> <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/hotel" title="hotel" rel="">hotel</a> <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/room" title="rooms" rel="">rooms</a>.</li><li class="eg dexamp hax">Never leave <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/your" title="your" rel="">your</a> <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/luggage" title="luggage" rel="">luggage</a> <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/unattended" title="unattended" rel="">unattended</a>.</li><li class="eg dexamp hax">It's <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/considered" title="considered" rel="">considered</a> good <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/manners" title="manners" rel="">manners</a> in some <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/society" title="societies" rel="">societies</a> to leave a little <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/food" title="food" rel="">food</a> on <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/your" title="your" rel="">your</a> <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/plate" title="plate" rel="">plate</a>.</li><li class="eg dexamp hax">She <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/absent-mindedly" title="absent-mindedly" rel="">absent-mindedly</a> left her <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/umbrella" title="umbrella" rel="">umbrella</a> on the <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/bus" title="bus" rel="">bus</a>.</li><li class="eg dexamp hax">That's <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/funny" title="funny" rel="">funny</a> - I'm <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/sure" title="sure" rel="">sure</a> I left my <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/key" title="keys" rel="">keys</a> here.</li></ul></div> </section> </amp-accordion></div></div> <div class="smartt daccord"> <amp-accordion disable-session-states> <section > <header class="ca_h daccord_h"> <i class="i i-plus ca_hi" aria-hidden="true"></i> SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases </header> <div class="ca_b had daccord_b daccord_l"> <div class="daccord_lt"> <a href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/topics/arriving-and-departing/departing/" title="Words and phrases related to leave in the topic Departing">Departing</a> </div> <div class="daccord_lb"> <ul class="hul-u hul-u0 hax lmb-10 lcs"> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="abandon" class="topic_0 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/abandon?topic=departing "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">abandon</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="abandon ship" class="topic_0 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/abandon-ship?topic=departing "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">abandon ship</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="abandon/jump ship idiom" class="topic_0 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/abandon-jump-ship?topic=departing "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">abandon/jump ship</span></span> <span class="pos">idiom</span> </span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="abandonment" class="topic_0 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/abandonment?topic=departing "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">abandonment</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="absquatulate" class="topic_0 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/absquatulate?topic=departing "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">absquatulate</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="gone" class="topic_3 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/gone?topic=departing "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">gone</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="move" class="topic_3 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/move?topic=departing "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">move</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="offski" class="topic_1 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/offski?topic=departing "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">offski</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="outgoing" class="topic_1 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/outgoing?topic=departing "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">outgoing</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="p.o.q." class="topic_1 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/poq?topic=departing "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">p.o.q.</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="peel away/off phrasal verb" class="topic_1 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/peel-away-off?topic=departing "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">peel away/off</span></span> <span class="pos">phrasal verb</span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="piss off phrasal verb" class="topic_1 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/piss-off?topic=departing "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">piss off</span></span> <span class="pos">phrasal verb</span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="pull out phrasal verb" class="topic_3 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/pull-out?topic=departing "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">pull out</span></span> <span class="pos">phrasal verb</span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="pull something off phrasal verb" class="topic_3 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/pull-off?topic=departing "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">pull <span class="obj">something</span> off</span></span> <span class="pos">phrasal verb</span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="sea" class="topic_3 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/sea?topic=departing "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">sea</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="take something off phrasal verb" class="topic_2 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/take-off?topic=departing "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">take <span class="obj">something</span> off</span></span> <span class="pos">phrasal verb</span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="turf something out phrasal verb" class="topic_2 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/turf-out?topic=departing "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">turf <span class="obj">something</span> out</span></span> <span class="pos">phrasal verb</span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="vacate" class="topic_2 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/vacate?topic=departing "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">vacate</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="vamoose" class="topic_2 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/vamoose?topic=departing "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">vamoose</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="walk" class="topic_2 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/walk?topic=departing "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">walk</span></span></span> </a> </li> </ul> <a href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/topics/arriving-and-departing/departing/" class="had tb" title="Words and phrases related to leave in the topic Departing">See more results »</a> </div> </div> </section> </amp-accordion> </div> <div class="pb-inline-sense"></div> </div> <div class="pr dsense "><div class="cid" id="cald4-1-3"></div> <h3 class="dsense_h"><span class="hw dsense_hw">leave</span> <span class="pos dsense_pos" title="A word that describes an action, condition or experience.">verb</span> <span class="guideword dsense_gw" title="Guide word: helps you find the right meaning when a word has more than one meaning"> (<span>REMAIN</span>) </span></h3> <div class="sense-body dsense_b"><div class="def-block ddef_block " data-wl-senseid="ID_00018373_03"> <div class="dwl hax"> <a amp-access="loggedIn" amp-access-hide class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateGlobal: { wlSenseId: 'ID_00018373_03', wotd: ' leave ' } }), sidebarWordList.open"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> <a amp-access="NOT loggedIn" class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:amp-access.login-sign-in"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> </div> <div class="ddef_h"><span class="def-info ddef-info"><span class="epp-xref dxref A2">A2</span> </span><div class="def ddef_d db">If something leaves something <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/else" title="else" rel="">else</a>, a <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/part" title="part" rel="">part</a> or <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/effect" title="effect" rel="">effect</a> of it <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/stay" title="stays" rel="">stays</a> after it has gone or been used: </div> </div><div class="def-body ddef_b"><div class="examp dexamp"><span class="eg deg">His <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/shoe" title="shoes" rel="">shoes</a> left <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/mud" title="muddy" rel="">muddy</a> <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/mark" title="marks" rel="">marks</a> on the <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/floor" title="floor" rel="">floor</a>.</span></div><div class="examp dexamp"> <span class="gram dgram"><a href="/help/codes.html">[ <span class="gc dgc">+ two objects</span> ]</a></span> <span class="eg deg">If I give you €50 that won't leave me enough <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/cash" title="cash" rel="">cash</a> to <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/pay" title="pay" rel="">pay</a> the <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/bill" title="bill" rel="">bill</a>.</span></div><div class="examp dexamp"> <span class="gram dgram"><a href="/help/codes.html">[ <span class="gc dgc">+ obj + adj</span> ]</a></span> <span class="eg deg"><a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/far-east" title="Far" rel="">Far</a> from <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/improve" title="improving" rel="">improving</a> things, the new <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/law" title="law" rel="">law</a> has left many <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/people" title="people" rel="">people</a> <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/worse" title="worse" rel="">worse</a> off <span class="gloss dgloss">(= they are now in a <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/worse" title="worse" rel="">worse</a> <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/situation" title="situation" rel="">situation</a>)</span> than before.</span></div> </div></div><div class="def-block ddef_block " data-wl-senseid="ID_00018373_04"> <div class="dwl hax"> <a amp-access="loggedIn" amp-access-hide class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateGlobal: { wlSenseId: 'ID_00018373_04', wotd: ' leave ' } }), sidebarWordList.open"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> <a amp-access="NOT loggedIn" class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:amp-access.login-sign-in"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> </div> <div class="ddef_h"><span class="def-info ddef-info"><span class="epp-xref dxref B2">B2</span> <span class="gram dgram"><a href="/help/codes.html">[ <span class="gc dgc">T</span> ]</a></span></span> <div class="def ddef_d db">If you leave something in a <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/particular" title="particular" rel="">particular</a> <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/condition" title="condition" rel="">condition</a>, you do not <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/touch" title="touch" rel="">touch</a> it, <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/move" title="move" rel="">move</a> it, or <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/act" title="act" rel="">act</a> to <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/change" title="change" rel="">change</a> it in any way, so that it <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/stay" title="stays" rel="">stays</a> in the same <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/condition" title="condition" rel="">condition</a>: </div> </div><div class="def-body ddef_b"><div class="examp dexamp"><span class="eg deg">Leave that <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/chair" title="chair" rel="">chair</a> where it is.</span></div><div class="examp dexamp"> <span class="eg deg">He left most of his <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/dinner" title="dinner" rel="">dinner</a> <span class="gloss dgloss">(= did not <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/eat" title="eat" rel="">eat</a> much of it)</span>.</span></div><div class="examp dexamp"> <span class="gram dgram"><a href="/help/codes.html">[ <span class="gc dgc">+ obj + adj</span> ]</a></span> <span class="eg deg">The <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/family" title="family" rel="">family</a> were left <span class="gloss dgloss">(= <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/became" title="became" rel="">became</a> and <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/continued" title="continued" rel="">continued</a> to be)</span> <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/homeless" title="homeless" rel="">homeless</a>.</span></div><div class="examp dexamp"> <span class="eg deg">I'll have to go back - I <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/think" title="think" rel="">think</a> I've left the <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/iron" title="iron" rel="">iron</a> on.</span></div><div class="examp dexamp"> <span class="eg deg">You can leave the <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/window" title="window" rel="">window</a> <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/open" title="open" rel="">open</a>.</span></div><div class="examp dexamp"> <span class="eg deg">Leave <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/your" title="your" rel="">your</a> <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/sister" title="sister" rel="">sister</a> <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/alone" title="alone" rel="">alone</a> <span class="gloss dgloss">(= <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/stop" title="stop" rel="">stop</a> <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/annoy" title="annoying" rel="">annoying</a> her)</span>.</span></div> </div></div><div class="def-block ddef_block " data-wl-senseid="ID_00018373_05"> <div class="dwl hax"> <a amp-access="loggedIn" amp-access-hide class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateGlobal: { wlSenseId: 'ID_00018373_05', wotd: ' leave ' } }), sidebarWordList.open"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> <a amp-access="NOT loggedIn" class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:amp-access.login-sign-in"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> </div> <div class="ddef_h"><span class="def-info ddef-info"><span class="epp-xref dxref C1">C1</span> <span class="gram dgram"><a href="/help/codes.html">[ <span class="gc dgc">T</span> <span class="gc dgc">+ obj + -ing verb</span> ]</a></span></span> <div class="def ddef_d db">If you leave something or someone doing something, he, she, or it is still doing it when you go away: </div> </div><div class="def-body ddef_b"><div class="examp dexamp"><span class="eg deg">I left the <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/children" title="children" rel="">children</a> <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/watch" title="watch" rel="">watch</a><span class="b db">ing</span> <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/television" title="television" rel="">television</a>.</span></div><div class="examp dexamp"> <span class="eg deg">He left the <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/engine" title="engine" rel="">engine</a> runn<span class="b db">ing</span>.</span></div> </div></div></div> <div class="smartt daccord"> <amp-accordion disable-session-states> <section > <header class="ca_h daccord_h"> <i class="i i-plus ca_hi" aria-hidden="true"></i> SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases </header> <div class="ca_b had daccord_b daccord_l"> <div class="daccord_lt"> <a href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/topics/controlling/affecting-and-influencing/" title="Words and phrases related to leave in the topic Affecting and influencing">Affecting and influencing</a> </div> <div class="daccord_lb"> <ul class="hul-u hul-u0 hax lmb-10 lcs"> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="across-the-board" class="topic_0 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/across-the-board?topic=affecting-and-influencing "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">across-the-board</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="affect" class="topic_0 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/affect?topic=affecting-and-influencing "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">affect</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="applicability" class="topic_0 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/applicability?topic=affecting-and-influencing "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">applicability</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="be/fall under someone's influence/spell idiom" class="topic_0 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/be-fall-under-influence-spell?topic=affecting-and-influencing "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">be/fall under <span class="obj">someone's</span> influence/spell</span></span> <span class="pos">idiom</span> </span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="bear on something phrasal verb" class="topic_0 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/bear-on?topic=affecting-and-influencing "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">bear on <span class="obj">something</span></span></span> <span class="pos">phrasal verb</span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="bearing" class="topic_3 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/bearing?topic=affecting-and-influencing "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">bearing</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="conflict" class="topic_3 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/conflict?topic=affecting-and-influencing "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">conflict</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="ear" class="topic_3 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/ear?topic=affecting-and-influencing "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">ear</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="influential" class="topic_1 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/influential?topic=affecting-and-influencing "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">influential</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="influentially" class="topic_1 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/influentially?topic=affecting-and-influencing "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">influentially</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="inroad" class="topic_1 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/inroad?topic=affecting-and-influencing "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">inroad</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="inspiration" class="topic_1 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/inspiration?topic=affecting-and-influencing "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">inspiration</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="instrumental" class="topic_1 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/instrumental?topic=affecting-and-influencing "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">instrumental</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="prompt" class="topic_3 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/prompt?topic=affecting-and-influencing "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">prompt</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="rail" class="topic_3 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/rail?topic=affecting-and-influencing "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">rail</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="run away with someone phrasal verb" class="topic_2 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/run-away-with?topic=affecting-and-influencing "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">run away with <span class="obj">someone</span></span></span> <span class="pos">phrasal verb</span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="shapeable" class="topic_2 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/shapeable?topic=affecting-and-influencing "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">shapeable</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="sphere of influence" class="topic_2 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/sphere-of-influence?topic=affecting-and-influencing "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">sphere of influence</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="spill" class="topic_2 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/spill?topic=affecting-and-influencing "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">spill</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="spill over phrasal verb" class="topic_2 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/spill-over?topic=affecting-and-influencing "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">spill over</span></span> <span class="pos">phrasal verb</span></span> </a> </li> </ul> <a href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/topics/controlling/affecting-and-influencing/" class="had tb" title="Words and phrases related to leave in the topic Affecting and influencing">See more results »</a> </div> <div class="lmt-20"> <p>You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics:</p> <div> <div class="lmb-5"> <a href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/topics/changing-and-not-changing/keeping-and-staying-the-same/" class="tb" title="Words and phrases related to leave in the topic Keeping and staying the same">Keeping and staying the same</a> </div> <div class="lmb-5"> <a href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/topics/arriving-and-departing/departing/" class="tb" title="Words and phrases related to leave in the topic Departing">Departing</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </amp-accordion> </div> <div class="pb-inline-sense"></div> <div id='ad_contentslot_1' class='am-default_moreslots contentslot'> <script type="text/javascript">iaw.cmd.push(function() { iaw.display('ad_contentslot_1'); });</script> </div> </div> <div class="pr dsense "><div class="cid" id="cald4-1-4"></div> <h3 class="dsense_h"><span class="hw dsense_hw">leave</span> <span class="pos dsense_pos" title="A word that describes an action, condition or experience.">verb</span> <span class="guideword dsense_gw" title="Guide word: helps you find the right meaning when a word has more than one meaning"> (<span>NOT USE ALL</span>) </span></h3> <div class="sense-body dsense_b"><div class="def-block ddef_block " data-wl-senseid="ID_00018373_40"> <div class="dwl hax"> <a amp-access="loggedIn" amp-access-hide class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateGlobal: { wlSenseId: 'ID_00018373_40', wotd: ' leave ' } }), sidebarWordList.open"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> <a amp-access="NOT loggedIn" class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:amp-access.login-sign-in"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> </div> <div class="ddef_h"><span class="def-info ddef-info"><span class="epp-xref dxref A2">A2</span> <span class="gram dgram"><a href="/help/codes.html">[ <span class="gc dgc">T</span> ]</a></span></span> <div class="def ddef_d db">to not <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/eat" title="eat" rel="">eat</a> or use all of something: </div> </div><div class="def-body ddef_b"><div class="examp dexamp"><span class="eg deg">They'd <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/eaten" title="eaten" rel="">eaten</a> all the <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/cake" title="cake" rel="">cake</a>, but they'd left some <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/sandwich" title="sandwiches" rel="">sandwiches</a>.</span></div><div class="examp dexamp"> <span class="eg deg">Make <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/sure" title="sure" rel="">sure</a> you leave enough <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/hot" title="hot" rel="">hot</a> <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/water" title="water" rel="">water</a> for the <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/rest" title="rest" rel="">rest</a> of us.</span></div> </div></div><div class="pr phrase-block dphrase-block lmb-25"><div class="cid" id="cald4-1-4-2"></div><div class="phrase-head dphrase_h"><i class="i i-caret-right dtrans fs18 lpb-4" aria-hidden="true"> </i><span class="phrase-title dphrase-title"><b>be left</b></span> <span class="phrase-info dphrase-info"><span class="var dvar">(<span class="lab dlab">also</span> <span class="v dv lmr-0">be left over</span>)</span></span></div><div class="phrase-body dphrase_b"><div class="def-block ddef_block " data-wl-senseid="ID_00018373_44_panel"> <div class="dwl hax"> <a amp-access="loggedIn" amp-access-hide class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateGlobal: { wlSenseId: 'ID_00018373_44_panel', wotd: ' leave ' } }), sidebarWordList.open"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> <a amp-access="NOT loggedIn" class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:amp-access.login-sign-in"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> </div> <div class="ddef_h"><span class="def-info ddef-info"> </span><div class="def ddef_d db">If something or someone is left, they <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/remain" title="remain" rel="">remain</a> after the <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/rest" title="rest" rel="">rest</a> of the things or <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/people" title="people" rel="">people</a> have gone or been used: </div> </div><div class="def-body ddef_b"><div class="examp dexamp"><span class="eg deg">Are there <strong class="cl">any </strong><a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/cookie" title="cookies" rel="">cookies</a> left?</span></div> </div></div></div><span class="dbtn"> <a class="hbtn hbtn-tab bh tc-w tb" href="/dictionary/english/be-left" title="meaning of be left"> See more </a></span></div><div class="pr phrase-block dphrase-block "><div class="cid" id="cald4-1-4-3"></div><div class="phrase-head dphrase_h"><i class="i i-caret-right dtrans fs18 lpb-4" aria-hidden="true"> </i><span class="phrase-title dphrase-title"><b>have <span class="obj dobj">something</span> left</b></span></div><div class="phrase-body dphrase_b"><div class="def-block ddef_block " data-wl-senseid="ID_00018373_45_panel"> <div class="dwl hax"> <a amp-access="loggedIn" amp-access-hide class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateGlobal: { wlSenseId: 'ID_00018373_45_panel', wotd: ' leave ' } }), sidebarWordList.open"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> <a amp-access="NOT loggedIn" class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:amp-access.login-sign-in"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> </div> <div class="ddef_h"><span class="def-info ddef-info"> </span><div class="def ddef_d db">If you have something left, you have some <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/remain" title="remaining" rel="">remaining</a> after the <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/rest" title="rest" rel="">rest</a> has been used, <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/eaten" title="eaten" rel="">eaten</a>, etc.: </div> </div><div class="def-body ddef_b"><div class="examp dexamp"><span class="eg deg">I never have any <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/money" title="money" rel="">money</a> left at the end of the <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/month" title="month" rel="">month</a>.</span></div> </div></div></div><span class="dbtn"> <a class="hbtn hbtn-tab bh tc-w tb" href="/dictionary/english/have-left" title="meaning of have something left"> See more </a></span></div></div> <div class="smartt daccord"> <amp-accordion disable-session-states> <section > <header class="ca_h daccord_h"> <i class="i i-plus ca_hi" aria-hidden="true"></i> SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases </header> <div class="ca_b had daccord_b daccord_l"> <div class="daccord_lt"> <a href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/topics/arriving-and-departing/staying-and-remaining/" title="Words and phrases related to leave in the topic Staying and remaining">Staying and remaining</a> </div> <div class="daccord_lb"> <ul class="hul-u hul-u0 hax lmb-10 lcs"> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="abrupt halt" class="topic_0 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/abrupt-halt?topic=staying-and-remaining "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">abrupt halt</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="be left phrase" class="topic_0 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/be-left?topic=staying-and-remaining "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">be left</span></span> <span class="pos">phrase</span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="closeted" class="topic_0 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/closeted?topic=staying-and-remaining "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">closeted</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="halt" class="topic_0 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/halt?topic=staying-and-remaining "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">halt</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="hang" class="topic_0 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/hang?topic=staying-and-remaining "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">hang</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="hold" class="topic_3 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/hold?topic=staying-and-remaining "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">hold</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="non-rotating" class="topic_1 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/non-rotating?topic=staying-and-remaining "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">non-rotating</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="non-tenured" class="topic_1 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/non-tenured?topic=staying-and-remaining "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">non-tenured</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="outstay" class="topic_1 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/outstay?topic=staying-and-remaining "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">outstay</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="overstay" class="topic_1 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/overstay?topic=staying-and-remaining "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">overstay</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="overwinter" class="topic_1 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/overwinter?topic=staying-and-remaining "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">overwinter</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="rest" class="topic_3 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/rest?topic=staying-and-remaining "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">rest</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="sit" class="topic_3 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/sit?topic=staying-and-remaining "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">sit</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="spot" class="topic_3 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/spot?topic=staying-and-remaining "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">spot</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="stay on phrasal verb" class="topic_2 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/stay-on?topic=staying-and-remaining "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">stay on</span></span> <span class="pos">phrasal verb</span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="stay put idiom" class="topic_2 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/stay-put?topic=staying-and-remaining "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">stay put</span></span> <span class="pos">idiom</span> </span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="stick" class="topic_3 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/stick?topic=staying-and-remaining "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">stick</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="stick around phrasal verb" class="topic_2 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/stick-around?topic=staying-and-remaining "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">stick around</span></span> <span class="pos">phrasal verb</span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="stop in phrasal verb" class="topic_2 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/stop-in?topic=staying-and-remaining "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">stop in</span></span> <span class="pos">phrasal verb</span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="stuck fast" class="topic_2 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/stuck-fast?topic=staying-and-remaining "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">stuck fast</span></span></span> </a> </li> </ul> <a href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/topics/arriving-and-departing/staying-and-remaining/" class="had tb" title="Words and phrases related to leave in the topic Staying and remaining">See more results »</a> </div> <div class="lmt-20"> <p>You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics:</p> <div> <div class="lmb-5"> <a href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/topics/size-and-quantity/things-remaining/" class="tb" title="Words and phrases related to leave in the topic Things remaining">Things remaining</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </amp-accordion> </div> <div class="pb-inline-sense"></div> </div> <div class="pr dsense "><div class="cid" id="cald4-1-5"></div> <h3 class="dsense_h"><span class="hw dsense_hw">leave</span> <span class="pos dsense_pos" title="A word that describes an action, condition or experience.">verb</span> <span class="guideword dsense_gw" title="Guide word: helps you find the right meaning when a word has more than one meaning"> (<span>STOP</span>) </span></h3> <div class="sense-body dsense_b"><div class="def-block ddef_block " data-wl-senseid="ID_00018373_06"> <div class="dwl hax"> <a amp-access="loggedIn" amp-access-hide class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateGlobal: { wlSenseId: 'ID_00018373_06', wotd: ' leave ' } }), sidebarWordList.open"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> <a amp-access="NOT loggedIn" class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:amp-access.login-sign-in"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> </div> <div class="ddef_h"><span class="def-info ddef-info"><span class="epp-xref dxref A1">A1</span> <span class="gram dgram"><a href="/help/codes.html">[ <span class="gc dgc">T</span> ]</a></span></span> <div class="def ddef_d db">to <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/stop" title="stop" rel="">stop</a> doing something, or to leave a <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/place" title="place" rel="">place</a> because you have <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/finished" title="finished" rel="">finished</a> an <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/activity" title="activity" rel="">activity</a>: </div> </div><div class="def-body ddef_b"><div class="examp dexamp"><span class="eg deg">Many <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/children" title="children" rel="">children</a> leave <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/school" title="school" rel="">school</a> at 16.</span></div><div class="examp dexamp"> <span class="eg deg">He left <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/work" title="work" rel="">work</a> in <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/june" title="June" rel="">June</a> for <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/health" title="health" rel="">health</a> <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/reason" title="reasons" rel="">reasons</a>.</span></div><div class="examp dexamp"> <span class="eg deg">She left <span class="b db"><a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/home" title="home" rel="">home</a></span> <span class="gloss dgloss">(= <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/stopped" title="stopped" rel="">stopped</a> <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/living" title="living" rel="">living</a> with her <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/parent" title="parents" rel="">parents</a>)</span> at 18.</span></div><div class="examp dexamp"> <span class="eg deg">Could we leave that <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/subject" title="subject" rel="">subject</a> <span class="gloss dgloss">(= <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/stop" title="stop" rel="">stop</a> <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/discuss" title="discussing" rel="">discussing</a> that <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/subject" title="subject" rel="">subject</a>)</span> for the <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/moment" title="moment" rel="">moment</a> and go on to the next <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/item" title="item" rel="">item</a> on the <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/agenda" title="agenda" rel="">agenda</a>?</span></div> </div></div> <div class="daccord"><amp-accordion> <section > <header class="ca_h daccord_h"> <i class="i i-plus ca_hi" aria-hidden="true"></i> <span class="showmore">More examples</span><span class="showless">Fewer examples</span></header><div><ul class="hul-u hul-u0 ca_b daccord_b lm-0"><li class="eg dexamp hax">She <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/walk" title="walked" rel="">walked</a> <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/straight" title="straight" rel="">straight</a> into a well-paid <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/job" title="job" rel="">job</a> after leaving <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/university" title="university" rel="">university</a>.</li><li class="eg dexamp hax">I never get to <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/see" title="see" rel="">see</a> her now that she's left the <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/company" title="company" rel="">company</a>.</li><li class="eg dexamp hax">He left the <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/priesthood" title="priesthood" rel="">priesthood</a> to get <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/married" title="married" rel="">married</a>.</li><li class="eg dexamp hax">My <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/contract" title="contract" rel="">contract</a> <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/specify" title="specifies" rel="">specifies</a> that I must give a month's <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/notice" title="notice" rel="">notice</a> if I leave my <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/job" title="job" rel="">job</a>.</li><li class="eg dexamp hax">After I leave <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/college" title="college" rel="">college</a>, I <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/want" title="want" rel="">want</a> to <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/travel" title="travel" rel="">travel</a> round the <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/world" title="world" rel="">world</a>.</li></ul></div> </section> </amp-accordion></div></div> <div class="smartt daccord"> <amp-accordion disable-session-states> <section > <header class="ca_h daccord_h"> <i class="i i-plus ca_hi" aria-hidden="true"></i> SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases </header> <div class="ca_b had daccord_b daccord_l"> <div class="daccord_lt"> <a href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/topics/order-and-sequence/causing-something-to-end/" title="Words and phrases related to leave in the topic Causing something to end">Causing something to end</a> </div> <div class="daccord_lb"> <ul class="hul-u hul-u0 hax lmb-10 lcs"> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="abandon" class="topic_0 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/abandon?topic=causing-something-to-end "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">abandon</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="abandonment" class="topic_0 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/abandonment?topic=causing-something-to-end "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">abandonment</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="all good things (must) come to an end idiom" class="topic_0 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/all-good-things-must-come-to-an-end?topic=causing-something-to-end "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">all good things (must) come to an end</span></span> <span class="pos">idiom</span> </span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="and have done with it idiom" class="topic_0 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/and-have-done-with-it?topic=causing-something-to-end "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">and have done with it</span></span> <span class="pos">idiom</span> </span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="be over the hump idiom" class="topic_0 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/be-over-the-hump?topic=causing-something-to-end "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">be over the hump</span></span> <span class="pos">idiom</span> </span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="brake" class="topic_3 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/brake?topic=causing-something-to-end "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">brake</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="cure" class="topic_3 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/cure?topic=causing-something-to-end "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">cure</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="freeze" class="topic_3 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/freeze?topic=causing-something-to-end "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">freeze</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="give over phrasal verb" class="topic_1 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/give-over?topic=causing-something-to-end "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">give over</span></span> <span class="pos">phrasal verb</span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="halt" class="topic_1 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/halt?topic=causing-something-to-end "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">halt</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="hang" class="topic_1 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/hang?topic=causing-something-to-end "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">hang</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="jack something in phrasal verb" class="topic_1 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/jack-in?topic=causing-something-to-end "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">jack <span class="obj">something</span> in</span></span> <span class="pos">phrasal verb</span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="kill something stone-dead idiom" class="topic_1 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/kill-stone-dead?topic=causing-something-to-end "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">kill <span class="obj">something</span> stone-dead</span></span> <span class="pos">idiom</span> </span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="lid" class="topic_3 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/lid?topic=causing-something-to-end "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">lid</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="snap" class="topic_3 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/snap?topic=causing-something-to-end "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">snap</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="snap out of something phrasal verb" class="topic_2 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/snap-out-of?topic=causing-something-to-end "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">snap out of <span class="obj">something</span></span></span> <span class="pos">phrasal verb</span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="snuff something out phrasal verb" class="topic_2 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/snuff-out?topic=causing-something-to-end "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">snuff <span class="obj">something</span> out</span></span> <span class="pos">phrasal verb</span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="stamp on something phrasal verb" class="topic_2 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/stamp-on?topic=causing-something-to-end "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">stamp on <span class="obj">something</span></span></span> <span class="pos">phrasal verb</span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="stamp something out phrasal verb" class="topic_2 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/stamp-out?topic=causing-something-to-end "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">stamp <span class="obj">something</span> out</span></span> <span class="pos">phrasal verb</span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="stanch" class="topic_2 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/stanch?topic=causing-something-to-end "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">stanch</span></span></span> </a> </li> </ul> <a href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/topics/order-and-sequence/causing-something-to-end/" class="had tb" title="Words and phrases related to leave in the topic Causing something to end">See more results »</a> </div> </div> </section> </amp-accordion> </div> <div class="pb-inline-sense"></div> </div> <div class="pr dsense "><div class="cid" id="cald4-1-6"></div> <h3 class="dsense_h"><span class="hw dsense_hw">leave</span> <span class="pos dsense_pos" title="A word that describes an action, condition or experience.">verb</span> <span class="guideword dsense_gw" title="Guide word: helps you find the right meaning when a word has more than one meaning"> (<span>END RELATIONSHIP</span>) </span></h3> <div class="sense-body dsense_b"><div class="def-block ddef_block " data-wl-senseid="ID_00018373_41"> <div class="dwl hax"> <a amp-access="loggedIn" amp-access-hide class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateGlobal: { wlSenseId: 'ID_00018373_41', wotd: ' leave ' } }), sidebarWordList.open"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> <a amp-access="NOT loggedIn" class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:amp-access.login-sign-in"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> </div> <div class="ddef_h"><span class="def-info ddef-info"><span class="epp-xref dxref B1">B1</span> <span class="gram dgram"><a href="/help/codes.html">[ <span class="gc dgc">T</span> ]</a></span></span> <div class="def ddef_d db">to end a <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/relationship" title="relationship" rel="">relationship</a> with a <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/husband" title="husband" rel="">husband</a>, <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/wife" title="wife" rel="">wife</a>, or <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/partner" title="partner" rel="">partner</a> and <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/stop" title="stop" rel="">stop</a> <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/living" title="living" rel="">living</a> with them: </div> </div><div class="def-body ddef_b"><div class="examp dexamp"><span class="eg deg">I'll never leave you.</span></div><div class="examp dexamp"> <span class="eg deg">She left her <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/husband" title="husband" rel="">husband</a> <span class="b db">for</span> a <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/young" title="younger" rel="">younger</a> man.</span></div> </div></div></div> <div class="smartt daccord"> <amp-accordion disable-session-states> <section > <header class="ca_h daccord_h"> <i class="i i-plus ca_hi" aria-hidden="true"></i> SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases </header> <div class="ca_b had daccord_b daccord_l"> <div class="daccord_lt"> <a href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/topics/family-and-relationships/ending-relationships-and-divorce/" title="Words and phrases related to leave in the topic Relationships: ending & divorce">Relationships: ending & divorce</a> </div> <div class="daccord_lb"> <ul class="hul-u hul-u0 hax lmb-10 lcs"> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="a parting of the ways idiom" class="topic_2 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/parting-of-the-ways?topic=ending-relationships-and-divorce "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">a parting of the ways</span></span> <span class="pos">idiom</span> </span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="affiliation order" class="topic_0 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/affiliation-order?topic=ending-relationships-and-divorce "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">affiliation order</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="annul" class="topic_0 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/annul?topic=ending-relationships-and-divorce "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">annul</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="annulment" class="topic_0 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/annulment?topic=ending-relationships-and-divorce "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">annulment</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="break something up phrasal verb" class="topic_0 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/break-up?topic=ending-relationships-and-divorce "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">break <span class="obj">something</span> up</span></span> <span class="pos">phrasal verb</span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="break up with someone" class="topic_0 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/break-up-with?topic=ending-relationships-and-divorce "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">break up with <span class="obj">someone</span></span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="bust" class="topic_3 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/bust?topic=ending-relationships-and-divorce "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">bust</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="chuck" class="topic_3 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/chuck?topic=ending-relationships-and-divorce "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">chuck</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="dump" class="topic_3 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/dump?topic=ending-relationships-and-divorce "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">dump</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="get the push idiom" class="topic_1 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/get-the-push?topic=ending-relationships-and-divorce "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">get the push</span></span> <span class="pos">idiom</span> </span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="ghosting" class="topic_1 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/ghosting?topic=ending-relationships-and-divorce "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">ghosting</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="give someone the elbow idiom" class="topic_1 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/give-the-elbow?topic=ending-relationships-and-divorce "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">give <span class="obj">someone</span> the elbow</span></span> <span class="pos">idiom</span> </span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="give someone the heave-ho idiom" class="topic_1 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/give-the-heave-ho?topic=ending-relationships-and-divorce "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">give <span class="obj">someone</span> the heave-ho</span></span> <span class="pos">idiom</span> </span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="give someone the push idiom" class="topic_1 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/give-the-push?topic=ending-relationships-and-divorce "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">give <span class="obj">someone</span> the push</span></span> <span class="pos">idiom</span> </span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="post-divorce" class="topic_2 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/post-divorce?topic=ending-relationships-and-divorce "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">post-divorce</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="rebound" class="topic_2 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/rebound?topic=ending-relationships-and-divorce "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">rebound</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="rift" class="topic_3 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/rift?topic=ending-relationships-and-divorce "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">rift</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="run out on someone/something phrasal verb" class="topic_2 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/run-out-on?topic=ending-relationships-and-divorce "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">run out on <span class="obj">someone/something</span></span></span> <span class="pos">phrasal verb</span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="separate" class="topic_2 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/separate?topic=ending-relationships-and-divorce "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">separate</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="throw" class="topic_3 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/throw?topic=ending-relationships-and-divorce "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">throw</span></span></span> </a> </li> </ul> <a href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/topics/family-and-relationships/ending-relationships-and-divorce/" class="had tb" title="Words and phrases related to leave in the topic Relationships: ending & divorce">See more results »</a> </div> </div> </section> </amp-accordion> </div> <div class="pb-inline-sense"></div> <div id='ad_contentslot_2' class='am-default_moreslots contentslot'> <script type="text/javascript">iaw.cmd.push(function() { iaw.display('ad_contentslot_2'); });</script> </div> </div> <div class="pr dsense "><div class="cid" id="cald4-1-7"></div> <h3 class="dsense_h"><span class="hw dsense_hw">leave</span> <span class="pos dsense_pos" title="A word that describes an action, condition or experience.">verb</span> <span class="guideword dsense_gw" title="Guide word: helps you find the right meaning when a word has more than one meaning"> (<span>WAIT</span>) </span></h3> <div class="sense-body dsense_b"><div class="def-block ddef_block " data-wl-senseid="ID_00018373_07"> <div class="dwl hax"> <a amp-access="loggedIn" amp-access-hide class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateGlobal: { wlSenseId: 'ID_00018373_07', wotd: ' leave ' } }), sidebarWordList.open"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> <a amp-access="NOT loggedIn" class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:amp-access.login-sign-in"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> </div> <div class="ddef_h"><span class="def-info ddef-info"><span class="epp-xref dxref C2">C2</span> <span class="gram dgram"><a href="/help/codes.html">[ <span class="gc dgc">T</span> ]</a></span></span> <div class="def ddef_d db">If you leave (doing) something, you <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/wait" title="wait" rel="">wait</a> before you do it: </div> </div><div class="def-body ddef_b"><div class="examp dexamp"><span class="eg deg">I'll leave these <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/capital" title="letters" rel="">letters</a> till <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/monday" title="Monday" rel="">Monday</a> <span class="gloss dgloss">(= write them on <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/monday" title="Monday" rel="">Monday</a>)</span>.</span></div><div class="examp dexamp"> <span class="eg deg">Don't leave it too late <span class="gloss dgloss">(= don't <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/wait" title="wait" rel="">wait</a> too <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/long" title="long" rel="">long</a> to do it)</span>.</span></div><div class="examp dexamp"> <span class="gram dgram"><a href="/help/codes.html">[ <span class="gc dgc">+ -ing verb</span> ]</a></span> <span class="eg deg">They left <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/book" title="book" rel="">book</a><span class="b db">ing</span> <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/their" title="their" rel="">their</a> <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/holiday" title="holiday" rel="">holiday</a> <span class="b db">till/to</span> the last <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/minute" title="minute" rel="">minute</a>.</span></div> </div></div></div> <div class="smartt daccord"> <amp-accordion disable-session-states> <section > <header class="ca_h daccord_h"> <i class="i i-plus ca_hi" aria-hidden="true"></i> SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases </header> <div class="ca_b had daccord_b daccord_l"> <div class="daccord_lt"> <a href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/topics/doing-and-achieving/waiting/" title="Words and phrases related to leave in the topic Waiting">Waiting</a> </div> <div class="daccord_lb"> <ul class="hul-u hul-u0 hax lmb-10 lcs"> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="await" class="topic_0 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/await?topic=waiting "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">await</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="backlogged" class="topic_0 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/backlogged?topic=waiting "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">backlogged</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="bang around phrasal verb" class="topic_0 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/bang-around?topic=waiting "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">bang around</span></span> <span class="pos">phrasal verb</span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="breath" class="topic_3 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/breath?topic=waiting "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">breath</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="hang" class="topic_0 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/hang?topic=waiting "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">hang</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="hang around phrasal verb" class="topic_0 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/hang-around?topic=waiting "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">hang around</span></span> <span class="pos">phrasal verb</span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="hover" class="topic_3 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/hover?topic=waiting "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">hover</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="loiter" class="topic_1 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/loiter?topic=waiting "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">loiter</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="lounge" class="topic_1 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/lounge?topic=waiting "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">lounge</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="lurking" class="topic_1 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/lurking?topic=waiting "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">lurking</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="mark time idiom" class="topic_1 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/mark-time?topic=waiting "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">mark time</span></span> <span class="pos">idiom</span> </span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="mill" class="topic_3 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/mill?topic=waiting "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">mill</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="mill around phrasal verb" class="topic_1 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/mill-around?topic=waiting "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">mill around</span></span> <span class="pos">phrasal verb</span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="time and tide wait for no man idiom" class="topic_2 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/time-and-tide-wait-for-no-man?topic=waiting "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">time and tide wait for no man</span></span> <span class="pos">idiom</span> </span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="twiddle" class="topic_3 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/twiddle?topic=waiting "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">twiddle</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="twiddle your thumbs idiom" class="topic_2 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/twiddle-thumbs?topic=waiting "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">twiddle <span class="obj">your</span> thumbs</span></span> <span class="pos">idiom</span> </span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="wait" class="topic_2 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/wait?topic=waiting "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">wait</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="wait and see idiom" class="topic_2 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/wait-and-see?topic=waiting "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">wait and see</span></span> <span class="pos">idiom</span> </span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="wait around phrasal verb" class="topic_2 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/wait-around?topic=waiting "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">wait around</span></span> <span class="pos">phrasal verb</span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="waiting room" class="topic_3 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/waiting-room?topic=waiting "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">waiting room</span></span></span> </a> </li> </ul> <a href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/topics/doing-and-achieving/waiting/" class="had tb" title="Words and phrases related to leave in the topic Waiting">See more results »</a> </div> </div> </section> </amp-accordion> </div> <div class="pb-inline-sense"></div> </div> <div class="pr dsense "><div class="cid" id="cald4-1-8"></div> <h3 class="dsense_h"><span class="hw dsense_hw">leave</span> <span class="pos dsense_pos" title="A word that describes an action, condition or experience.">verb</span> <span class="guideword dsense_gw" title="Guide word: helps you find the right meaning when a word has more than one meaning"> (<span>AFTER DEATH</span>) </span></h3> <div class="sense-body dsense_b"><div class="def-block ddef_block " data-wl-senseid="ID_00018373_08"> <div class="dwl hax"> <a amp-access="loggedIn" amp-access-hide class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateGlobal: { wlSenseId: 'ID_00018373_08', wotd: ' leave ' } }), sidebarWordList.open"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> <a amp-access="NOT loggedIn" class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:amp-access.login-sign-in"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> </div> <div class="ddef_h"><span class="def-info ddef-info"> <span class="gram dgram"><a href="/help/codes.html">[ <span class="gc dgc">T</span> ]</a></span></span> <div class="def ddef_d db">To leave a <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/wife" title="wife" rel="">wife</a>, <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/husband" title="husband" rel="">husband</a>, or other <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/close" title="close" rel="">close</a> <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/family" title="family" rel="">family</a> <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/member" title="member" rel="">member</a> is to <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/die" title="die" rel="">die</a> while these <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/family" title="family" rel="">family</a> <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/member" title="members" rel="">members</a> are still <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/alive" title="alive" rel="">alive</a>: </div> </div><div class="def-body ddef_b"><div class="examp dexamp"><span class="eg deg">He left a <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/wife" title="wife" rel="">wife</a> and two <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/children" title="children" rel="">children</a>.</span></div> </div></div><div class="def-block ddef_block " data-wl-senseid="ID_00018373_09"> <div class="dwl hax"> <a amp-access="loggedIn" amp-access-hide class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateGlobal: { wlSenseId: 'ID_00018373_09', wotd: ' leave ' } }), sidebarWordList.open"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> <a amp-access="NOT loggedIn" class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:amp-access.login-sign-in"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> </div> <div class="ddef_h"><span class="def-info ddef-info"><span class="epp-xref dxref C2">C2</span> <span class="gram dgram"><a href="/help/codes.html">[ <span class="gc dgc">+ two objects</span> ]</a></span></span> <div class="def ddef_d db">If you leave something that you own to someone, you say they should <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/receive" title="receive" rel="">receive</a> it when you <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/die" title="die" rel="">die</a>: </div> </div><div class="def-body ddef_b"><div class="examp dexamp"><span class="eg deg">He left his <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/niece" title="nieces" rel="">nieces</a> all his <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/money" title="money" rel="">money</a>./He left all his <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/money" title="money" rel="">money</a> <span class="b db">to</span> his <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/niece" title="nieces" rel="">nieces</a>.</span></div> </div></div></div> <div class="smartt daccord"> <amp-accordion disable-session-states> <section > <header class="ca_h daccord_h"> <i class="i i-plus ca_hi" aria-hidden="true"></i> SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases </header> <div class="ca_b had daccord_b daccord_l"> <div class="daccord_lt"> <a href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/topics/life-and-death/death-and-dying/" title="Words and phrases related to leave in the topic Death and dying">Death and dying</a> </div> <div class="daccord_lb"> <ul class="hul-u hul-u0 hax lmb-10 lcs"> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="all-cause mortality" class="topic_0 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/all-cause-mortality?topic=death-and-dying "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">all-cause mortality</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="antemortem" class="topic_0 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/antemortem?topic=death-and-dying "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">antemortem</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="bereave" class="topic_0 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/bereave?topic=death-and-dying "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">bereave</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="bite" class="topic_0 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/bite?topic=death-and-dying "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">bite</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="bleed out phrasal verb" class="topic_0 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/bleed-out?topic=death-and-dying "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">bleed out</span></span> <span class="pos">phrasal verb</span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="coroner" class="topic_2 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/coroner?topic=death-and-dying "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">coroner</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="death toll" class="topic_3 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/death-toll?topic=death-and-dying "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">death toll</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="ghost" class="topic_3 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/ghost?topic=death-and-dying "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">ghost</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="give up the ghost idiom" class="topic_3 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/give-up-the-ghost?topic=death-and-dying "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">give up the ghost</span></span> <span class="pos">idiom</span> </span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="have one foot in the grave idiom" class="topic_2 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/have-one-foot-in-the-grave?topic=death-and-dying "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">have one foot in the grave</span></span> <span class="pos">idiom</span> </span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="macabre" class="topic_2 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/macabre?topic=death-and-dying "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">macabre</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="perish" class="topic_2 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/perish?topic=death-and-dying "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">perish</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="posthumously" class="topic_1 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/posthumously?topic=death-and-dying "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">posthumously</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="raise" class="topic_3 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/raise?topic=death-and-dying "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">raise</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="raise someone from the dead idiom" class="topic_1 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/raise-from-the-dead?topic=death-and-dying "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">raise <span class="obj">someone</span> from the dead</span></span> <span class="pos">idiom</span> </span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="roadkill" class="topic_1 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/roadkill?topic=death-and-dying "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">roadkill</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="self-extinction" class="topic_1 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/self-extinction?topic=death-and-dying "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">self-extinction</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="sepulchrally" class="topic_1 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/sepulchrally?topic=death-and-dying "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">sepulchrally</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="snuff it idiom" class="topic_2 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/snuff-it?topic=death-and-dying "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">snuff it</span></span> <span class="pos">idiom</span> </span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="toll" class="topic_3 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/toll?topic=death-and-dying "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">toll</span></span></span> </a> </li> </ul> <a href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/topics/life-and-death/death-and-dying/" class="had tb" title="Words and phrases related to leave in the topic Death and dying">See more results »</a> </div> <div class="lmt-20"> <p>You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics:</p> <div> <div class="lmb-5"> <a href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/topics/trials-and-court-cases/inheriting-and-bequeathing/" class="tb" title="Words and phrases related to leave in the topic Inheriting & bequeathing">Inheriting & bequeathing</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </amp-accordion> </div> <div class="pb-inline-sense"></div> </div> <div class="pr dsense "><div class="cid" id="cald4-1-9"></div> <h3 class="dsense_h"><span class="hw dsense_hw">leave</span> <span class="pos dsense_pos" title="A word that describes an action, condition or experience.">verb</span> <span class="guideword dsense_gw" title="Guide word: helps you find the right meaning when a word has more than one meaning"> (<span>GIVE RESPONSIBILITY</span>) </span></h3> <div class="sense-body dsense_b"><div class="def-block ddef_block " data-wl-senseid="ID_00018373_10"> <div class="dwl hax"> <a amp-access="loggedIn" amp-access-hide class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateGlobal: { wlSenseId: 'ID_00018373_10', wotd: ' leave ' } }), sidebarWordList.open"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> <a amp-access="NOT loggedIn" class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:amp-access.login-sign-in"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> </div> <div class="ddef_h"><span class="def-info ddef-info"> <span class="gram dgram"><a href="/help/codes.html">[ <span class="gc dgc">T</span> ]</a></span></span> <div class="def ddef_d db">to <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/allow" title="allow" rel="">allow</a> someone to make a <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/choice" title="choice" rel="">choice</a> or <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/decision" title="decision" rel="">decision</a> about something, or to make someone <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/responsible" title="responsible" rel="">responsible</a> for something: </div> </div><div class="def-body ddef_b"><div class="examp dexamp"><span class="eg deg">I left the <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/decision" title="decision" rel="">decision</a> <span class="b db">(up) to</span> her.</span></div><div class="examp dexamp"> <span class="gram dgram"><a href="/help/codes.html">[ <span class="gc dgc">+ to infinitive</span> ]</a></span> <span class="eg deg">I left it to her <span class="b db">to</span> make the <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/decision" title="decision" rel="">decision</a>.</span></div><div class="examp dexamp"> <span class="eg deg">Leave it <span class="gloss dgloss">(= the <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/problem" title="problem" rel="">problem</a>)</span> <span class="b db">with</span> me, I'll <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/see" title="see" rel="">see</a> what I can do.</span></div><div class="examp dexamp"> <span class="eg deg">I'll leave it <span class="b db">to <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/chance" title="chance" rel="">chance</a></span> <span class="gloss dgloss">(= <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/wait" title="wait" rel="">wait</a> and <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/see" title="see" rel="">see</a> what <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/happen" title="happens" rel="">happens</a> without <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/planning" title="planning" rel="">planning</a>)</span>.</span></div> </div></div></div> <div class="smartt daccord"> <amp-accordion disable-session-states> <section > <header class="ca_h daccord_h"> <i class="i i-plus ca_hi" aria-hidden="true"></i> SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases </header> <div class="ca_b had daccord_b daccord_l"> <div class="daccord_lt"> <a href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/topics/law-and-the-police/allowing-and-permitting/" title="Words and phrases related to leave in the topic Allowing and permitting">Allowing and permitting</a> </div> <div class="daccord_lb"> <ul class="hul-u hul-u0 hax lmb-10 lcs"> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="admission" class="topic_3 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/admission?topic=allowing-and-permitting "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">admission</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="admit" class="topic_3 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/admit?topic=allowing-and-permitting "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">admit</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="admit of something phrasal verb" class="topic_0 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/admit-of?topic=allowing-and-permitting "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">admit of <span class="obj">something</span></span></span> <span class="pos">phrasal verb</span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="allow of something phrasal verb" class="topic_0 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/allow-of?topic=allowing-and-permitting "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">allow of <span class="obj">something</span></span></span> <span class="pos">phrasal verb</span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="allowable" class="topic_0 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/allowable?topic=allowing-and-permitting "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">allowable</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="authorization" class="topic_0 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/authorization?topic=allowing-and-permitting "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">authorization</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="authorize" class="topic_0 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/authorize?topic=allowing-and-permitting "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">authorize</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="consent" class="topic_3 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/consent?topic=allowing-and-permitting "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">consent</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="excuse" class="topic_3 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/excuse?topic=allowing-and-permitting "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">excuse</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="give head idiom" class="topic_1 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/give-head?topic=allowing-and-permitting "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">give head</span></span> <span class="pos">idiom</span> </span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="give the green light to something idiom" class="topic_1 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/give-the-green-light-to?topic=allowing-and-permitting "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">give the green light to <span class="obj">something</span></span></span> <span class="pos">idiom</span> </span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="given the chance/choice idiom" class="topic_1 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/given-the-chance-choice?topic=allowing-and-permitting "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">given the chance/choice</span></span> <span class="pos">idiom</span> </span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="green-light" class="topic_1 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/green-light?topic=allowing-and-permitting "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">green-light</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="hall pass" class="topic_1 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/hall-pass?topic=allowing-and-permitting "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">hall pass</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="qualify" class="topic_3 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/qualify?topic=allowing-and-permitting "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">qualify</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="recertify" class="topic_2 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/recertify?topic=allowing-and-permitting "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">recertify</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="relicense" class="topic_2 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/relicense?topic=allowing-and-permitting "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">relicense</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="relicensure" class="topic_2 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/relicensure?topic=allowing-and-permitting "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">relicensure</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="say-so" class="topic_2 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/say-so?topic=allowing-and-permitting "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">say-so</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="security clearance" class="topic_2 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/security-clearance?topic=allowing-and-permitting "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">security clearance</span></span></span> </a> </li> </ul> <a href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/topics/law-and-the-police/allowing-and-permitting/" class="had tb" title="Words and phrases related to leave in the topic Allowing and permitting">See more results »</a> </div> </div> </section> </amp-accordion> </div> <div class="pb-inline-sense"></div> <div id='ad_contentslot_3' class='am-default_moreslots contentslot'> <script type="text/javascript">iaw.cmd.push(function() { iaw.display('ad_contentslot_3'); });</script> </div> </div><div class="xref grammar hax dxref-w lmt-25 lmb-25"><h3 class="bb fs16 lp-10 lmb-0"><strong class="xref-title dxref-t">Grammar</strong></h3><div class="hax lp-10 lb lb-cm lbt0"> <div class="item lpb-10" data-position="1"><a href="/grammar/british-grammar/forget-or-leave" title="grammar for Forget or leave?"><div class="x-h dx-h"><span class="obj dobj">Forget</span> or <span class="obj dobj">leave</span>?</div><span class="x-pos dx-pos">We sometimes use forget when we don’t remember to bring something with us:</span> … </a></div></div></div><div class="xref idioms hax dxref-w lmt-25 lmb-25"><h3 class="bb fs16 lp-10 lmb-0"><strong class="xref-title dxref-t">Idioms</strong></h3><div class="hax lp-10 lb lb-cm lbt0"><div class="lcs"> <div class="item lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-10 lpr-10" data-position="1"><a href="/dictionary/english/be-left-holding-the-baby" title="meaning of be left holding the baby" rel=""><span class="x-h dx-h">be left holding the baby</span></a></div> <div class="item lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-10 lpr-10" data-position="2"><a href="/dictionary/english/leave-be" title="meaning of leave someone be" rel=""><span class="x-h dx-h">leave <span class="obj dobj">someone</span> be</span></a></div> <div class="item lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-10 lpr-10" data-position="3"><a href="/dictionary/english/leave-cold" title="meaning of leave someone cold" rel=""><span class="x-h dx-h">leave <span class="obj dobj">someone</span> cold</span></a></div> <div class="item lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-10 lpr-10" data-position="4"><a href="/dictionary/english/leave-hanging" title="meaning of leave someone hanging" rel=""><span class="x-h dx-h">leave <span class="obj dobj">someone</span> hanging</span></a></div> <div class="item lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-10 lpr-10" data-position="5"><a href="/dictionary/english/leave-in-the-lurch" title="meaning of leave someone in the lurch" rel=""><span class="x-h dx-h">leave <span class="obj dobj">someone</span> in the lurch</span></a></div> <div class="item lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-10 lpr-10" data-position="6"><a href="/dictionary/english/leave-out-in-the-cold" title="meaning of leave someone out in the cold" rel=""><span class="x-h dx-h">leave <span class="obj dobj">someone</span> out in the cold</span></a></div> <div class="item lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-10 lpr-10" data-position="7"><a href="/dictionary/english/leave-standing" title="meaning of leave someone standing" rel=""><span class="x-h dx-h">leave <span class="obj dobj">someone</span> standing</span></a></div> <div class="item lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-10 lpr-10" data-position="8"><a href="/dictionary/english/leave-to-own-devices" title="meaning of leave someone to their own devices" rel=""><span class="x-h dx-h">leave <span class="obj dobj">someone</span> to <span class="obj dobj">their</span> own devices</span></a></div> <div class="item lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-10 lpr-10" data-position="9"><a href="/dictionary/english/leave-a-bad-taste-in-mouth" title="meaning of leave a bad taste in someone's mouth" rel=""><span class="x-h dx-h">leave a bad taste in <span class="obj dobj">someone's</span> mouth</span></a></div> <div class="item lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-10 lpr-10" data-position="10"><a href="/dictionary/english/leave-a-lot-to-be-desired" title="meaning of leave a lot to be desired" rel=""><span class="x-h dx-h">leave a lot to be desired</span></a></div></div><amp-accordion> <section > <header class="q150 ca_h hfocp lpl-0"> <i class="i i-plus ca_hi" aria-hidden="true"></i> More idioms </header><div class="lpt-10 lcs"> <div class="item lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-10 lpr-10" data-position="1"><a href="/dictionary/english/leave-go-hold-of" title="meaning of leave go/hold of something" rel=""><span class="x-h dx-h">leave go/hold of <span class="obj dobj">something</span></span></a></div> <div class="item lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-10 lpr-10" data-position="2"><a href="/dictionary/english/leave-it-at-that" title="meaning of leave it at that" rel=""><span class="x-h dx-h">leave it at that</span></a></div> <div class="item lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-10 lpr-10" data-position="3"><a href="/dictionary/english/leave-it-out" title="meaning of leave it out!" rel=""><span class="x-h dx-h">leave it out!</span></a></div> <div class="item lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-10 lpr-10" data-position="4"><a href="/dictionary/english/leave-no-stone-unturned" title="meaning of leave no stone unturned" rel=""><span class="x-h dx-h">leave no stone unturned</span></a></div> <div class="item lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-10 lpr-10" data-position="5"><a href="/dictionary/english/leave-well-alone" title="meaning of leave well alone" rel=""><span class="x-h dx-h">leave well alone</span></a></div></div> </section> </amp-accordion></div></div><div class="xref phrasal_verbs hax dxref-w lmt-25 lmb-25"><h3 class="bb fs16 lp-10 lmb-0"><strong class="xref-title dxref-t">Phrasal verbs</strong></h3><div class="hax lp-10 lb lb-cm lbt0"><div class="lcs"> <div class="item lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-10 lpr-10" data-position="1"><a href="/dictionary/english/leave-aside" title="meaning of leave something aside" rel=""><span class="x-h dx-h">leave <span class="obj dobj">something</span> aside</span></a></div> <div class="item lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-10 lpr-10" data-position="2"><a href="/dictionary/english/leave-behind" title="meaning of leave something/someone behind" rel=""><span class="x-h dx-h">leave <span class="obj dobj">something/someone</span> behind</span></a></div> <div class="item lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-10 lpr-10" data-position="3"><a href="/dictionary/english/leave-behind" title="meaning of leave something behind" rel=""><span class="x-h dx-h">leave <span class="obj dobj">something</span> behind</span></a></div> <div class="item lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-10 lpr-10" data-position="4"><a href="/dictionary/english/leave-for-to" title="meaning of leave something for/to someone" rel=""><span class="x-h dx-h">leave <span class="obj dobj">something</span> for/to <span class="obj dobj">someone</span></span></a></div> <div class="item lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-10 lpr-10" data-position="5"><a href="/dictionary/english/leave-off" title="meaning of leave something/someone off something" rel=""><span class="x-h dx-h">leave <span class="obj dobj">something/someone</span> off <span class="obj dobj">something</span></span></a></div> <div class="item lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-10 lpr-10" data-position="6"><a href="/dictionary/english/leave-off" title="meaning of leave off (something/doing something)" rel=""><span class="x-h dx-h">leave off (<span class="obj dobj">something/doing something</span>)</span></a></div> <div class="item lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-10 lpr-10" data-position="7"><a href="/dictionary/english/leave-off" title="meaning of leave off!" rel=""><span class="x-h dx-h">leave off!</span></a></div> <div class="item lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-10 lpr-10" data-position="8"><a href="/dictionary/english/leave-out" title="meaning of leave someone/something out" rel=""><span class="x-h dx-h">leave <span class="obj dobj">someone/something</span> out</span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div> <div class="pr x lbb lb-cm"> <div class="hfr lpb-2"> <div class="pr hdib i i-facebook lp-5 lmr-10"> <a class="pa p0" onclick="sendGAEvent('share_this_entry', 'facebook')" target="_blank" rel="noopener" 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American English pronunciation" class="i i-volume-up c_aud htc hdib hp hv-1 fon tcu tc-bd lmr-10 lpt-3 fs20 hv-3" onclick="audio4.load(); audio4.play();" role="button" tabindex="0"></div> </span><span class="pron dpron">/<span class="ipa dipa lpr-2 lpl-1">liːv</span>/</span></span></div><div class="pos-body"> <div class="pr dsense "><div class="cid" id="cald4-2-1"></div> <h3 class="dsense_h"><span class="hw dsense_hw">leave</span> <span class="pos dsense_pos" title="A word that refers to a person, place, idea, event or thing.">noun</span> <span class="guideword dsense_gw" title="Guide word: helps you find the right meaning when a word has more than one meaning"> (<span>HOLIDAY</span>) </span></h3> <div class="sense-body dsense_b"><div class="def-block ddef_block " data-wl-senseid="ID_00018373_34"> <div class="dwl hax"> <a amp-access="loggedIn" amp-access-hide class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateGlobal: { wlSenseId: 'ID_00018373_34', wotd: ' leave ' } }), sidebarWordList.open"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> <a amp-access="NOT loggedIn" class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:amp-access.login-sign-in"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> </div> <div class="ddef_h"><span class="def-info ddef-info"><span class="epp-xref dxref C2">C2</span> <span class="gram dgram"><a href="/help/codes.html">[ <span class="gc dgc">U</span> ]</a></span></span> <div class="def ddef_d db"><a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/time" title="time" rel="">time</a> <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/allow" title="allowed" rel="">allowed</a> away from <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/work" title="work" rel="">work</a> for a <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/holiday" title="holiday" rel="">holiday</a> or <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/illness" title="illness" rel="">illness</a>: </div> </div><div class="def-body ddef_b"><div class="examp dexamp"><span class="eg deg">How much <span class="b db"><a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/annual" title="annual" rel="">annual</a>/<a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/paid" title="paid" rel="">paid</a></span> leave do you get?</span></div><div class="examp dexamp"> <span class="eg deg">She's <span class="b db">(gone) on</span> leave <span class="gloss dgloss">(= <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/holiday" title="holiday" rel="">holiday</a>)</span>.</span></div><div class="examp dexamp"> <span class="eg deg">I've <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/ask" title="asked" rel="">asked</a> if I can take a week's <span class="b db"><a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/unpaid" title="unpaid" rel="">unpaid</a></span> leave.</span></div> </div></div><div class="pr phrase-block dphrase-block "><div class="cid" id="cald4-2-1-2"></div><div class="phrase-head dphrase_h"><i class="i i-caret-right dtrans fs18 lpb-4" aria-hidden="true"> </i><span class="phrase-title dphrase-title"><b>leave of absence</b></span></div><div class="phrase-body dphrase_b"><div class="def-block ddef_block " data-wl-senseid="ID_00018373_35_panel"> <div class="dwl hax"> <a amp-access="loggedIn" amp-access-hide class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateGlobal: { wlSenseId: 'ID_00018373_35_panel', wotd: ' leave ' } }), sidebarWordList.open"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> <a amp-access="NOT loggedIn" class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:amp-access.login-sign-in"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> </div> <div class="ddef_h"><span class="def-info ddef-info"> </span><div class="def ddef_d db"><a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/time" title="time" rel="">time</a> away from <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/your" title="your" rel="">your</a> <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/work" title="work" rel="">work</a> or <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/studies" title="studies" rel="">studies</a> that is <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/formal" title="formally" rel="">formally</a> given to you by <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/your" title="your" rel="">your</a> <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/organization" title="organization" rel="">organization</a>: </div> </div><div class="def-body ddef_b"><div class="examp dexamp"><span class="eg deg">Luckily I was <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/allow" title="allowed" rel="">allowed</a> to take a leave of <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/absence" title="absence" rel="">absence</a> now and then to <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/work" title="work" rel="">work</a> on the <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/movies" title="movies" rel="">movies</a>.</span></div> </div></div></div><span class="dbtn"> <a class="hbtn hbtn-tab bh tc-w tb" href="/dictionary/english/leave-of-absence" title="meaning of leave of absence"> See more </a></span></div> <div class="daccord"><amp-accordion> <section > <header class="ca_h daccord_h"> <i class="i i-plus ca_hi" aria-hidden="true"></i> <span class="showmore">More examples</span><span class="showless">Fewer examples</span></header><div><ul class="hul-u hul-u0 ca_b daccord_b lm-0"><li class="eg dexamp hax">I haven't got any leave left.</li><li class="eg dexamp hax">He's on leave this <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/week" title="week" rel="">week</a>.</li><li class="eg dexamp hax">I get 25 <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/day" title="days" rel="">days</a> <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/annual" title="annual" rel="">annual</a> leave.</li><li class="eg dexamp hax">I need to take some leave before the end of the <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/year" title="year" rel="">year</a>.</li><li class="eg dexamp hax">We were given an <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/extra" title="extra" rel="">extra</a> day's leave.</li></ul></div> </section> </amp-accordion></div></div> <div class="smartt daccord"> <amp-accordion disable-session-states> <section > <header class="ca_h daccord_h"> <i class="i i-plus ca_hi" aria-hidden="true"></i> SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases </header> <div class="ca_b had daccord_b daccord_l"> <div class="daccord_lt"> <a href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/topics/business/time-off/" title="Words and phrases related to leave in the topic Time off">Time off</a> </div> <div class="daccord_lb"> <ul class="hul-u hul-u0 hax lmb-10 lcs"> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="absenteeism" class="topic_0 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/absenteeism?topic=time-off "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">absenteeism</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="administrative leave" class="topic_0 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/administrative-leave?topic=time-off "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">administrative leave</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="Boxing Day" class="topic_0 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/boxing-day?topic=time-off "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">Boxing Day</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="break time" class="topic_0 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/break-time?topic=time-off "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">break time</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="career break" class="topic_0 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/career-break?topic=time-off "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">career break</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="escape" class="topic_3 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/escape?topic=time-off "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">escape</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="gardening leave" class="topic_1 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/gardening-leave?topic=time-off "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">gardening leave</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="hartal" class="topic_1 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/hartal?topic=time-off "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">hartal</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="holiday" class="topic_3 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/holiday?topic=time-off "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">holiday</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="hols" class="topic_1 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/hols?topic=time-off "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">hols</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="legal holiday" class="topic_1 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/legal-holiday?topic=time-off "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">legal holiday</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="non-work" class="topic_1 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/non-work?topic=time-off "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">non-work</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="parental leave" class="topic_3 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/parental-leave?topic=time-off "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">parental leave</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="sick" class="topic_3 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/sick?topic=time-off "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">sick</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="sick day" class="topic_2 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/sick-day?topic=time-off "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">sick day</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="sick leave" class="topic_2 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/sick-leave?topic=time-off "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">sick leave</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="sickie" class="topic_2 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/sickie?topic=time-off "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">sickie</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="skive" class="topic_2 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/skive?topic=time-off "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">skive</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="take something off phrasal verb" class="topic_2 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/take-off?topic=time-off "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">take <span class="obj">something</span> off</span></span> <span class="pos">phrasal verb</span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="weekend" class="topic_3 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/weekend?topic=time-off "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">weekend</span></span></span> </a> </li> </ul> <a href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/topics/business/time-off/" class="had tb" title="Words and phrases related to leave in the topic Time off">See more results »</a> </div> </div> </section> </amp-accordion> </div> <div class="pb-inline-sense"></div> </div> <div class="pr dsense "><div class="cid" id="cald4-2-2"></div> <h3 class="dsense_h"><span class="hw dsense_hw">leave</span> <span class="pos dsense_pos" title="A word that refers to a person, place, idea, event or thing.">noun</span> <span class="guideword dsense_gw" title="Guide word: helps you find the right meaning when a word has more than one meaning"> (<span>PERMISSION</span>) </span></h3> <div class="sense-body dsense_b"><div class="def-block ddef_block " data-wl-senseid="ID_00018373_36"> <div class="dwl hax"> <a amp-access="loggedIn" amp-access-hide class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateGlobal: { wlSenseId: 'ID_00018373_36', wotd: ' leave ' } }), sidebarWordList.open"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> <a amp-access="NOT loggedIn" class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:amp-access.login-sign-in"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> </div> <div class="ddef_h"><span class="def-info ddef-info"> <span class="gram dgram"><a href="/help/codes.html">[ <span class="gc dgc">U</span> ]</a></span> <span class="lab dlab"><span class="usage dusage">formal</span></span></span> <div class="def ddef_d db"><a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/permission" title="permission" rel="">permission</a> or <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/agreement" title="agreement" rel="">agreement</a>: </div> </div><div class="def-body ddef_b"><div class="examp dexamp"><span class="eg deg">He did it <span class="b db">without</span> (my) leave.</span></div><div class="examp dexamp"> <span class="gram dgram"><a href="/help/codes.html">[ <span class="gc dgc">+ to infinitive</span> ]</a></span> <span class="eg deg">Did you <span class="b db">get</span> leave <span class="b db">to</span> do that?</span></div> </div></div></div> <div class="smartt daccord"> <amp-accordion disable-session-states> <section > <header class="ca_h daccord_h"> <i class="i i-plus ca_hi" aria-hidden="true"></i> SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases </header> <div class="ca_b had daccord_b daccord_l"> <div class="daccord_lt"> <a href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/topics/law-and-the-police/allowing-and-permitting/" title="Words and phrases related to leave in the topic Allowing and permitting">Allowing and permitting</a> </div> <div class="daccord_lb"> <ul class="hul-u hul-u0 hax lmb-10 lcs"> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="admission" class="topic_3 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/admission?topic=allowing-and-permitting "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">admission</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="admit" class="topic_3 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/admit?topic=allowing-and-permitting "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">admit</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="admit of something phrasal verb" class="topic_0 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/admit-of?topic=allowing-and-permitting "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">admit of <span class="obj">something</span></span></span> <span class="pos">phrasal verb</span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="allow of something phrasal verb" class="topic_0 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/allow-of?topic=allowing-and-permitting "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">allow of <span class="obj">something</span></span></span> <span class="pos">phrasal verb</span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="allowable" class="topic_0 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/allowable?topic=allowing-and-permitting "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">allowable</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="authorization" class="topic_0 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/authorization?topic=allowing-and-permitting "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">authorization</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="authorize" class="topic_0 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/authorize?topic=allowing-and-permitting "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">authorize</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="consent" class="topic_3 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/consent?topic=allowing-and-permitting "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">consent</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="excuse" class="topic_3 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/excuse?topic=allowing-and-permitting "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">excuse</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="give head idiom" class="topic_1 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/give-head?topic=allowing-and-permitting "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">give head</span></span> <span class="pos">idiom</span> </span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="give the green light to something idiom" class="topic_1 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/give-the-green-light-to?topic=allowing-and-permitting "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">give the green light to <span class="obj">something</span></span></span> <span class="pos">idiom</span> </span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="given the chance/choice idiom" class="topic_1 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/given-the-chance-choice?topic=allowing-and-permitting "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">given the chance/choice</span></span> <span class="pos">idiom</span> </span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="green-light" class="topic_1 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/green-light?topic=allowing-and-permitting "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">green-light</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="hall pass" class="topic_1 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/hall-pass?topic=allowing-and-permitting "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">hall pass</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="qualify" class="topic_3 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/qualify?topic=allowing-and-permitting "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">qualify</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="recertify" class="topic_2 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/recertify?topic=allowing-and-permitting "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">recertify</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="relicense" class="topic_2 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/relicense?topic=allowing-and-permitting "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">relicense</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="relicensure" class="topic_2 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/relicensure?topic=allowing-and-permitting "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">relicensure</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="say-so" class="topic_2 odd " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/say-so?topic=allowing-and-permitting "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">say-so</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li class="lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-5 lpr-10"> <a title="security clearance" class="topic_2 even " href=" https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/security-clearance?topic=allowing-and-permitting "> <span class="results"><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">security clearance</span></span></span> </a> </li> </ul> <a href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/topics/law-and-the-police/allowing-and-permitting/" class="had tb" title="Words and phrases related to leave in the topic Allowing and permitting">See more results »</a> </div> </div> </section> </amp-accordion> </div> <div class="pb-inline-sense"></div> </div> <div class="pr dsense "><div class="cid" id="cald4-2-3"></div> <h3 class="dsense_h"><span class="hw dsense_hw">leave</span> <span class="pos dsense_pos" title="A word that refers to a person, place, idea, event or thing.">noun</span> <span class="guideword dsense_gw" title="Guide word: helps you find the right meaning when a word has more than one meaning"> (<span>GOODBYE</span>) </span></h3> <div class="sense-body dsense_b"><div class="pr phrase-block dphrase-block "><div class="cid" id="cald4-2-3-1"></div><div class="phrase-head dphrase_h"><i class="i i-caret-right dtrans fs18 lpb-4" aria-hidden="true"> </i><span class="phrase-title dphrase-title"><b>take leave</b></span></div><div class="phrase-body dphrase_b"><div class="def-block ddef_block " data-wl-senseid="ID_00018373_37_panel"> <div class="dwl hax"> <a amp-access="loggedIn" amp-access-hide class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateGlobal: { wlSenseId: 'ID_00018373_37_panel', wotd: ' leave ' } }), sidebarWordList.open"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> <a amp-access="NOT loggedIn" class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:amp-access.login-sign-in"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> </div> <div class="ddef_h"><span class="def-info ddef-info"> </span><div class="def ddef_d db">to say <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/goodbye" title="goodbye" rel="">goodbye</a>: </div> </div><div class="def-body ddef_b"><div class="examp dexamp"><span class="eg deg">He <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/decided" title="decided" rel="">decided</a> the <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/time" title="time" rel="">time</a> had come to take leave <span class="b db">of</span> his <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/home" title="home" rel="">home</a> <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/town" title="town" rel="">town</a>.</span></div> </div></div></div><span class="dbtn"> <a class="hbtn hbtn-tab bh tc-w tb" href="/dictionary/english/take-leave" title="meaning of take leave"> See more </a></span></div></div> <div class="pb-inline-sense"></div> <div id='ad_contentslot_4' class='am-default_moreslots contentslot'> <script type="text/javascript">iaw.cmd.push(function() { iaw.display('ad_contentslot_4'); });</script> </div> </div><div class="xref idioms hax dxref-w lmt-25 lmb-25"><h3 class="bb fs16 lp-10 lmb-0"><strong class="xref-title dxref-t">Idioms</strong></h3><div class="hax lp-10 lb lb-cm lbt0"><div class="lcs"> <div class="item lc lc1 lpb-10 lpr-10" data-position="1"><a href="/dictionary/english/take-leave-of-senses" title="meaning of take leave of your senses" rel=""><span class="x-h dx-h">take leave of <span class="obj dobj">your</span> senses</span></a></div> <div class="item lc lc1 lpb-10 lpr-10" data-position="2"><a href="/dictionary/english/without-so-much-as-a-by-your-leave" title="meaning of without so much as a by-your-leave" rel=""><span class="x-h dx-h">without so much as a by-your-leave</span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div> </div></div><small class="lbt lb-cm lpb-10 lpt-10 lpb-25 lmb-10 ddef had hdb"> (Definition of <b>leave</b> from the <a href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/" title="Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus" class="a--rev"><b>Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus</b></a> © Cambridge University Press) </small></div><div class="pr dictionary" data-type="sorted" data-id="cacd" data-tab="ds-cacd" role="tabpanel"><div class="cid" id="dataset_cacd"></div><div class="link"><div class="pr di superentry" itemprop="text"><div class="cid" id="dataset_cacd"></div> <div class="di-head c_h di_h"><div class="di-title di_t"><h2 class="c_hh"><b class='tb ttn'>leave</b> | American Dictionary</h2></div></div> <div class="di-body"><div class="entry"><div class="entry-body"> <div class="pr entry-body__el"><div class="cid" id="cacd-1"></div><div class="pos-header dpos-h"><div class="di-title"><span class="headword hdb tw-bw dhw dpos-h_hw "><span class="hw dhw">leave</span></span></div><div class="posgram dpos-g hdib lmr-5"><span class="pos dpos" title="A word that describes an action, condition or experience.">verb</span></div> <div ></div><span class="us dpron-i "><span class="region dreg">us</span><span class="daud"> <audio class="hdn" preload="none" id="audio5" controlsList="nodownload"> <div class="hdib" fallback> <p>Your browser doesn't support HTML5 audio</p> </div> <source type="audio/mpeg" src="/media/english/us_pron/l/lea/leave/leave.mp3"/> <source type="audio/ogg" src="/media/english/us_pron_ogg/l/lea/leave/leave.ogg"/> </audio> <div title="Listen to the American English pronunciation" class="i i-volume-up c_aud htc hdib hp hv-1 fon tcu tc-bd lmr-10 lpt-3 fs20 hv-3" onclick="audio5.load(); audio5.play();" role="button" tabindex="0"></div> </span><span class="pron dpron">/<span class="ipa dipa lpr-2 lpl-1">liv</span>/</span></span><div class="lmt--5" ></div> <span class="irreg-infls dinfls "><span class="inf-group dinfg "><span class="lab dlab">past tense and past participle</span> <b class="inf dinf">left</b> <span class="us dpron-i "><span class="region dreg">us</span><span class="pron dpron">/<span class="ipa dipa lpr-2 lpl-1">left</span>/</span></span></span></span></div><div class="pos-body"> <div class="pr dsense "><div class="cid" id="cacd-1-1"></div> <h3 class="dsense_h"><span class="hw dsense_hw">leave</span> <span class="pos dsense_pos" title="A word that describes an action, condition or experience.">verb</span> <span class="guideword dsense_gw" title="Guide word: helps you find the right meaning when a word has more than one meaning"> (<span>GO AWAY</span>) </span></h3> <div class="sense-body dsense_b"><div class="def-block ddef_block " data-wl-senseid="CACD_00010146_01"> <div class="dwl hax"> <a amp-access="loggedIn" amp-access-hide class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateGlobal: { wlSenseId: 'CACD_00010146_01', wotd: ' leave ' } }), sidebarWordList.open"> <span class='tb fs10 hvm'>Add to word list</span> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> <a amp-access="NOT loggedIn" class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:amp-access.login-sign-in"> <span class='tb fs10 hvm'>Add to word list</span> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> </div> <div class="ddef_h"><span class="def-info ddef-info"> <span class="gram dgram"><a href="/help/codes.html">[ <span class="gc dgc">I/T</span> ]</a></span></span> <div class="def ddef_d db">to go away from someone or something that <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/stay" title="stays" rel="">stays</a> in the same <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/place" title="place" rel="">place</a>: </div> </div><div class="def-body ddef_b"><div class="examp dexamp"><span class="gram dgram"><a href="/help/codes.html">[ <span class="gc dgc">I</span> ]</a></span> <span class="eg deg">I’ll be leaving <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/tomorrow" title="tomorrow" rel="">tomorrow</a>.</span></div><div class="examp dexamp"> <span class="gram dgram"><a href="/help/codes.html">[ <span class="gc dgc">T</span> ]</a></span> <span class="eg deg">He left the <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/house" title="house" rel="">house</a> by the back <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/door" title="door" rel="">door</a>.</span></div><div class="examp dexamp"> <span class="gram dgram"><a href="/help/codes.html">[ <span class="gc dgc">I/T</span> ]</a></span> <span class="eg deg">The <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/bus" title="bus" rel="">bus</a> leaves (the <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/station" title="station" rel="">station</a>) in five <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/minutes" title="minutes" rel="">minutes</a>.</span></div> </div></div><div class="def-block ddef_block " data-wl-senseid="CACD_00010146_02"> <div class="dwl hax"> <a amp-access="loggedIn" amp-access-hide class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateGlobal: { wlSenseId: 'CACD_00010146_02', wotd: ' leave ' } }), sidebarWordList.open"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> <a amp-access="NOT loggedIn" class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:amp-access.login-sign-in"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> </div> <div class="ddef_h"><span class="def-info ddef-info"> <span class="gram dgram"><a href="/help/codes.html">[ <span class="gc dgc">I/T</span> ]</a></span></span> <div class="def ddef_d db">If you leave a <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/job" title="job" rel="">job</a>, you <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/stop" title="stop" rel="">stop</a> <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/working" title="working" rel="">working</a> at a <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/place" title="place" rel="">place</a>: </div> </div><div class="def-body ddef_b"><div class="examp dexamp"><span class="gram dgram"><a href="/help/codes.html">[ <span class="gc dgc">T</span> ]</a></span> <span class="eg deg">He left <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/work" title="work" rel="">work</a> in <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/june" title="June" rel="">June</a>.</span></div> </div></div><div class="def-block ddef_block " data-wl-senseid="CACD_00010146_03"> <div class="dwl hax"> <a amp-access="loggedIn" amp-access-hide class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateGlobal: { wlSenseId: 'CACD_00010146_03', wotd: ' leave ' } }), sidebarWordList.open"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> <a amp-access="NOT loggedIn" class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:amp-access.login-sign-in"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> </div> <div class="ddef_h"><span class="def-info ddef-info"> <span class="gram dgram"><a href="/help/codes.html">[ <span class="gc dgc">I/T</span> ]</a></span></span> <div class="def ddef_d db">If you leave <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/home" title="home" rel="">home</a>, you <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/stop" title="stop" rel="">stop</a> <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/living" title="living" rel="">living</a> in <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/your" title="your" rel="">your</a> <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/parent" title="parents" rel="">parents</a>’ <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/home" title="home" rel="">home</a>.</div> </div></div></div> <div class="pb-inline-sense"></div> </div> <div class="pr dsense "><div class="cid" id="cacd-1-2"></div> <h3 class="dsense_h"><span class="hw dsense_hw">leave</span> <span class="pos dsense_pos" title="A word that describes an action, condition or experience.">verb</span> <span class="guideword dsense_gw" title="Guide word: helps you find the right meaning when a word has more than one meaning"> (<span>NOT TAKE</span>) </span></h3> <div class="sense-body dsense_b"><div class="def-block ddef_block " data-wl-senseid="CACD_00010146_04"> <div class="dwl hax"> <a amp-access="loggedIn" amp-access-hide class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateGlobal: { wlSenseId: 'CACD_00010146_04', wotd: ' leave ' } }), sidebarWordList.open"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> <a amp-access="NOT loggedIn" class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:amp-access.login-sign-in"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> </div> <div class="ddef_h"><span class="def-info ddef-info"> <span class="gram dgram"><a href="/help/codes.html">[ <span class="gc dgc">T</span> ]</a></span></span> <div class="def ddef_d db">to not take something with you: </div> </div><div class="def-body ddef_b"><div class="examp dexamp"><span class="eg deg">I <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/mistakenly" title="mistakenly" rel="">mistakenly</a> left my <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/checkbook" title="checkbook" rel="">checkbook</a> at <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/home" title="home" rel="">home</a>.</span></div><div class="examp dexamp"> <span class="eg deg">Hurry up or you’ll get left behind the other <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/hiker" title="hikers" rel="">hikers</a>.</span></div> </div></div><div class="def-block ddef_block " data-wl-senseid="CACD_00010146_05"> <div class="dwl hax"> <a amp-access="loggedIn" amp-access-hide class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateGlobal: { wlSenseId: 'CACD_00010146_05', wotd: ' leave ' } }), sidebarWordList.open"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> <a amp-access="NOT loggedIn" class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:amp-access.login-sign-in"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> </div> <div class="ddef_h"><span class="def-info ddef-info"> <span class="gram dgram"><a href="/help/codes.html">[ <span class="gc dgc">T</span> ]</a></span></span> <div class="def ddef_d db">You can leave something <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/somewhere" title="somewhere" rel="">somewhere</a> for a <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/purpose" title="purpose" rel="">purpose</a>: </div> </div><div class="def-body ddef_b"><div class="examp dexamp"><span class="eg deg">I’ve left <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/dinner" title="dinner" rel="">dinner</a> for you on the <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/stove" title="stove" rel="">stove</a>.</span></div> </div></div><div class="def-block ddef_block " data-wl-senseid="CACD_00010146_06"> <div class="dwl hax"> <a amp-access="loggedIn" amp-access-hide class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateGlobal: { wlSenseId: 'CACD_00010146_06', wotd: ' leave ' } }), sidebarWordList.open"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> <a amp-access="NOT loggedIn" class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:amp-access.login-sign-in"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> </div> <div class="ddef_h"><span class="def-info ddef-info"> <span class="gram dgram"><a href="/help/codes.html">[ <span class="gc dgc">T</span> ]</a></span></span> <div class="def ddef_d db">If you leave something to someone, you have <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/arrange" title="arranged" rel="">arranged</a> for that <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/person" title="person" rel="">person</a> to <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/receive" title="receive" rel="">receive</a> it after you <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/die" title="die" rel="">die</a>: </div> </div><div class="def-body ddef_b"><div class="examp dexamp"><span class="eg deg">She left all her <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/money" title="money" rel="">money</a> to her <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/children" title="children" rel="">children</a>.</span></div> </div></div></div> <div class="pb-inline-sense"></div> </div> <div class="pr dsense "><div class="cid" id="cacd-1-3"></div> <h3 class="dsense_h"><span class="hw dsense_hw">leave</span> <span class="pos dsense_pos" title="A word that describes an action, condition or experience.">verb</span> <span class="guideword dsense_gw" title="Guide word: helps you find the right meaning when a word has more than one meaning"> (<span>CAUSE TO STAY</span>) </span></h3> <div class="sense-body dsense_b"><div class="def-block ddef_block " data-wl-senseid="CACD_00010146_07"> <div class="dwl hax"> <a amp-access="loggedIn" amp-access-hide class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateGlobal: { wlSenseId: 'CACD_00010146_07', wotd: ' leave ' } }), sidebarWordList.open"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> <a amp-access="NOT loggedIn" class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:amp-access.login-sign-in"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> </div> <div class="ddef_h"><span class="def-info ddef-info"> <span class="gram dgram"><a href="/help/codes.html">[ <span class="gc dgc">T</span> ]</a></span></span> <div class="def ddef_d db">to <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/allow" title="allow" rel="">allow</a> or <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/cause" title="cause" rel="">cause</a> something to <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/stay" title="stay" rel="">stay</a> in a <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/particular" title="particular" rel="">particular</a> <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/place" title="place" rel="">place</a>, <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/position" title="position" rel="">position</a>, or <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/state" title="state" rel="">state</a>: </div> </div><div class="def-body ddef_b"><div class="examp dexamp"><span class="eg deg">The <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/dog" title="dog" rel="">dog</a> left <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/mud" title="muddy" rel="">muddy</a> <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/track" title="tracks" rel="">tracks</a> on the <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/carpet" title="carpet" rel="">carpet</a>.</span></div><div class="examp dexamp"> <span class="eg deg">He left a <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/message" title="message" rel="">message</a> for me at the <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/office" title="office" rel="">office</a>.</span></div><div class="examp dexamp"> <span class="eg deg">Leave the <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/window" title="window" rel="">window</a> <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/open" title="open" rel="">open</a>.</span></div><div class="examp dexamp"> <span class="eg deg">Her <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/rude" title="rudeness" rel="">rudeness</a> left us all <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/speechless" title="speechless" rel="">speechless</a>.</span></div><div class="examp dexamp"> <span class="eg deg">He left the <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/engine" title="engine" rel="">engine</a> <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/running" title="running" rel="">running</a>.</span></div> </div></div><div class="def-block ddef_block " data-wl-senseid="CACD_00010146_08"> <div class="dwl hax"> <a amp-access="loggedIn" amp-access-hide class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateGlobal: { wlSenseId: 'CACD_00010146_08', wotd: ' leave ' } }), sidebarWordList.open"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> <a amp-access="NOT loggedIn" class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:amp-access.login-sign-in"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> </div> <div class="ddef_h"><span class="def-info ddef-info"> <span class="gram dgram"><a href="/help/codes.html">[ <span class="gc dgc">T</span> ]</a></span></span> <div class="def ddef_d db">If you leave some <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/activity" title="activity" rel="">activity</a> that <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/involve" title="involves" rel="">involves</a> <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/work" title="work" rel="">work</a>, you <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/wait" title="wait" rel="">wait</a> before you do it: </div> </div><div class="def-body ddef_b"><div class="examp dexamp"><span class="eg deg">I’ll leave the <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/cleaning" title="cleaning" rel="">cleaning</a> for <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/tomorrow" title="tomorrow" rel="">tomorrow</a>.</span></div> </div></div></div> <div class="pb-inline-sense"></div> <div id='ad_contentslot_5' class='am-default_moreslots contentslot'> <script type="text/javascript">iaw.cmd.push(function() { iaw.display('ad_contentslot_5'); });</script> </div> </div> <div class="pr dsense "><div class="cid" id="cacd-1-4"></div> <h3 class="dsense_h"><span class="hw dsense_hw">leave</span> <span class="pos dsense_pos" title="A word that describes an action, condition or experience.">verb</span> <span class="guideword dsense_gw" title="Guide word: helps you find the right meaning when a word has more than one meaning"> (<span>MAKE AVAILABLE</span>) </span></h3> <div class="sense-body dsense_b"><div class="def-block ddef_block " data-wl-senseid="CACD_00010146_09"> <div class="dwl hax"> <a amp-access="loggedIn" amp-access-hide class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateGlobal: { wlSenseId: 'CACD_00010146_09', wotd: ' leave ' } }), sidebarWordList.open"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> <a amp-access="NOT loggedIn" class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:amp-access.login-sign-in"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> </div> <div class="ddef_h"><span class="def-info ddef-info"> <span class="gram dgram"><a href="/help/codes.html">[ <span class="gc dgc">T</span> ]</a></span></span> <div class="def ddef_d db">to make something <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/available" title="available" rel="">available</a> after some <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/part" title="part" rel="">part</a> has been taken or used: </div> </div><div class="def-body ddef_b"><div class="examp dexamp"><span class="eg deg">There are only four <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/cookie" title="cookies" rel="">cookies</a> – <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/please" title="please" rel="">please</a> leave one for me.</span></div><div class="examp dexamp"> <span class="eg deg">Five from twelve leaves seven <span class="gloss dgloss">(= Seven is the <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/result" title="result" rel="">result</a> of taking five from twelve)</span>.</span></div> </div></div><div class="pr phrase-block dphrase-block "><div class="cid" id="cacd-1-4-2"></div><div class="phrase-head dphrase_h"><i class="i i-caret-right dtrans fs18 lpb-4" aria-hidden="true"> </i><span class="phrase-title dphrase-title"><b>left (over)</b></span></div><div class="phrase-body dphrase_b"><div class="def-block ddef_block " data-wl-senseid="CACD_00010146_10"> <div class="dwl hax"> <a amp-access="loggedIn" amp-access-hide class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateGlobal: { wlSenseId: 'CACD_00010146_10', wotd: ' leave ' } }), sidebarWordList.open"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> <a amp-access="NOT loggedIn" class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:amp-access.login-sign-in"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> </div> <div class="ddef_h"><span class="def-info ddef-info"> </span><div class="def ddef_d db">If something is left (over), it was not <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/previously" title="previously" rel="">previously</a> used or <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/eaten" title="eaten" rel="">eaten</a>: </div> </div><div class="def-body ddef_b"><div class="examp dexamp"><span class="eg deg">There’s some <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/pasta" title="pasta" rel="">pasta</a> left over from <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/dinner" title="dinner" rel="">dinner</a>.</span></div> </div></div></div></div></div> <div class="pb-inline-sense"></div> </div> <div class="pr dsense "><div class="cid" id="cacd-1-5"></div> <h3 class="dsense_h"><span class="hw dsense_hw">leave</span> <span class="pos dsense_pos" title="A word that describes an action, condition or experience.">verb</span> <span class="guideword dsense_gw" title="Guide word: helps you find the right meaning when a word has more than one meaning"> (<span>GIVE RESPONSIBILITY</span>) </span></h3> <div class="sense-body dsense_b"><div class="def-block ddef_block " data-wl-senseid="CACD_00010146_11"> <div class="dwl hax"> <a amp-access="loggedIn" amp-access-hide class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateGlobal: { wlSenseId: 'CACD_00010146_11', wotd: ' leave ' } }), sidebarWordList.open"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> <a amp-access="NOT loggedIn" class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:amp-access.login-sign-in"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> </div> <div class="ddef_h"><span class="def-info ddef-info"> <span class="gram dgram"><a href="/help/codes.html">[ <span class="gc dgc">T</span> ]</a></span></span> <div class="def ddef_d db">to <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/allow" title="allow" rel="">allow</a> someone to make a <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/choice" title="choice" rel="">choice</a> or <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/decision" title="decision" rel="">decision</a> about something, or to make someone <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/responsible" title="responsible" rel="">responsible</a> for something: </div> </div><div class="def-body ddef_b"><div class="examp dexamp"><span class="eg deg">Leave it to me – I’ll <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/see" title="see" rel="">see</a> what I can do.</span></div><div class="examp dexamp"> <span class="eg deg">I’ll leave it up to you to <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/choose" title="choose" rel="">choose</a> the <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/gift" title="gift" rel="">gift</a>.</span></div> </div></div></div> <div class="pb-inline-sense"></div> </div><div class="xref idioms hax dxref-w lmt-25 lmb-25"><h3 class="bb fs16 lp-10 lmb-0"><strong class="xref-title dxref-t">Idioms</strong></h3><div class="hax lp-10 lb lb-cm lbt0"><div class="lcs"> <div class="item lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-10 lpr-10" data-position="1"><a href="/dictionary/english/leave-a-bad-taste-in-mouth" title="meaning of leave a bad taste (in your mouth)" rel=""><span class="x-h dx-h">leave a bad taste (in <span class="obj dobj">your</span> mouth)</span></a></div> <div class="item lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-10 lpr-10" data-position="2"><a href="/dictionary/english/leave-a-lot-to-be-desired" title="meaning of leave a lot to be desired" rel=""><span class="x-h dx-h">leave a lot to be desired</span></a></div> <div class="item lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-10 lpr-10" data-position="3"><a href="/dictionary/english/leave-cold" title="meaning of leave someone cold" rel=""><span class="x-h dx-h">leave <span class="obj dobj">someone</span> cold</span></a></div> <div class="item lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-10 lpr-10" data-position="4"><a href="/dictionary/english/leave-hanging" title="meaning of leave someone hanging" rel=""><span class="x-h dx-h">leave <span class="obj dobj">someone</span> hanging</span></a></div> <div class="item lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-10 lpr-10" data-position="5"><a href="/dictionary/english/leave-high-and-dry" title="meaning of leave someone high and dry" rel=""><span class="x-h dx-h">leave <span class="obj dobj">someone</span> high and dry</span></a></div> <div class="item lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-10 lpr-10" data-position="6"><a href="/dictionary/english/leave-in-the-lurch" title="meaning of leave someone in the lurch" rel=""><span class="x-h dx-h">leave <span class="obj dobj">someone</span> in the lurch</span></a></div> <div class="item lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-10 lpr-10" data-position="7"><a href="/dictionary/english/leave-it-at-that" title="meaning of leave it at that" rel=""><span class="x-h dx-h">leave it at that</span></a></div> <div class="item lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-10 lpr-10" data-position="8"><a href="/dictionary/english/leave-mark" title="meaning of leave your mark" rel=""><span class="x-h dx-h">leave <span class="obj dobj">your</span> mark</span></a></div> <div class="item lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-10 lpr-10" data-position="9"><a href="/dictionary/english/leave-to-own-devices" title="meaning of leave someone to his or her own devices" rel=""><span class="x-h dx-h">leave <span class="obj dobj">someone</span> to <span class="obj dobj">his or her</span> own devices</span></a></div> <div class="item lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-10 lpr-10" data-position="10"><a href="/dictionary/english/leave-well-enough-alone" title="meaning of leave well enough alone" rel=""><span class="x-h dx-h">leave well enough alone</span></a></div></div></div></div><div class="xref phrasal_verbs hax dxref-w lmt-25 lmb-25"><h3 class="bb fs16 lp-10 lmb-0"><strong class="xref-title dxref-t">Phrasal verbs</strong></h3><div class="hax lp-10 lb lb-cm lbt0"><div class="lcs"> <div class="item lc lc1 lpb-10 lpr-10" data-position="1"><a href="/dictionary/english/leave-alone" title="meaning of leave someone/something alone" rel=""><span class="x-h dx-h">leave <span class="obj dobj">someone/something</span> alone</span></a></div> <div class="item lc lc1 lpb-10 lpr-10" data-position="2"><a href="/dictionary/english/leave-behind" title="meaning of leave behind something/someone" rel=""><span class="x-h dx-h">leave behind <span class="obj dobj">something/someone</span></span></a></div> <div class="item lc lc1 lpb-10 lpr-10" data-position="3"><a href="/dictionary/english/leave-out" title="meaning of leave out something/someone" rel=""><span class="x-h dx-h">leave out <span class="obj dobj">something/someone</span></span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div> <div class="pr x lbb lb-cm"> <div class="hfr lpb-2"> <div class="pr hdib i i-facebook lp-5 lmr-10"> <a class="pa p0" onclick="sendGAEvent('share_this_entry', 'facebook')" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdictionary.cambridge.org%2Fdictionary%2Fenglish%2Fleave&t=" title="Share on Facebook"></a> </div> <div class="pr hdib i i-x lp-5 lmr-10"> <a class="pa p0" onclick="sendGAEvent('share_this_entry', 'twitter')" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdictionary.cambridge.org%2Fdictionary%2Fenglish%2Fleave&text=" title="Share on X"></a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="pr entry-body__el"><div class="cid" id="cacd-2"></div><div class="pos-header dpos-h"><div class="di-title"><span class="headword hdb tw-bw dhw dpos-h_hw "><span class="hw dhw">leave</span></span></div><div class="posgram dpos-g hdib lmr-5"><span class="pos dpos" title="A word that refers to a person, place, idea, event or thing.">noun</span> <span class="gram dgram"><a href="/help/codes.html">[ <span class="gc dgc">U</span> ]</a></span></div> <div ></div><span class="us dpron-i "><span class="region dreg">us</span><span class="daud"> <audio class="hdn" preload="none" id="audio6" controlsList="nodownload"> <div class="hdib" fallback> <p>Your browser doesn't support HTML5 audio</p> </div> <source type="audio/mpeg" src="/media/english/us_pron/l/lea/leave/leave.mp3"/> <source type="audio/ogg" src="/media/english/us_pron_ogg/l/lea/leave/leave.ogg"/> </audio> <div title="Listen to the American English pronunciation" class="i i-volume-up c_aud htc hdib hp hv-1 fon tcu tc-bd lmr-10 lpt-3 fs20 hv-3" onclick="audio6.load(); audio6.play();" role="button" tabindex="0"></div> </span><span class="pron dpron">/<span class="ipa dipa lpr-2 lpl-1">liv</span>/</span></span></div><div class="pos-body"> <div class="pr dsense "><div class="cid" id="cacd-2-1"></div> <h3 class="dsense_h"><span class="hw dsense_hw">leave</span> <span class="pos dsense_pos" title="A word that refers to a person, place, idea, event or thing.">noun</span> <span class="dgram">[U]</span> <span class="guideword dsense_gw" title="Guide word: helps you find the right meaning when a word has more than one meaning"> (<span>VACATION</span>) </span></h3> <div class="sense-body dsense_b"><div class="def-block ddef_block " data-wl-senseid="CACD_00010146_25"> <div class="dwl hax"> <a amp-access="loggedIn" amp-access-hide class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateGlobal: { wlSenseId: 'CACD_00010146_25', wotd: ' leave ' } }), sidebarWordList.open"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> <a amp-access="NOT loggedIn" class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:amp-access.login-sign-in"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> </div> <div class="ddef_h"><span class="def-info ddef-info"> </span><div class="def ddef_d db"><a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/time" title="time" rel="">time</a> <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/permitted" title="permitted" rel="">permitted</a> away from <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/work" title="work" rel="">work</a>, <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/esp" title="esp" rel="">esp</a>. for a <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/medical" title="medical" rel="">medical</a> <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/condition" title="condition" rel="">condition</a> or <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/illness" title="illness" rel="">illness</a> or for some other <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/special" title="special" rel="">special</a> <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/purpose" title="purpose" rel="">purpose</a>: </div> </div><div class="def-body ddef_b"><div class="examp dexamp"><span class="eg deg"><a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/maternity" title="maternity" rel="">maternity</a> leave</span></div> </div></div></div> <div class="pb-inline-sense"></div> <div id='ad_contentslot_6' class='am-default_moreslots contentslot'> <script type="text/javascript">iaw.cmd.push(function() { iaw.display('ad_contentslot_6'); });</script> </div> </div> <div class="pr dsense "><div class="cid" id="cacd-2-2"></div> <h3 class="dsense_h"><span class="hw dsense_hw">leave</span> <span class="pos dsense_pos" title="A word that refers to a person, place, idea, event or thing.">noun</span> <span class="dgram">[U]</span> <span class="guideword dsense_gw" title="Guide word: helps you find the right meaning when a word has more than one meaning"> (<span>PERMISSION</span>) </span></h3> <div class="sense-body dsense_b"><div class="def-block ddef_block " data-wl-senseid="CACD_00010146_26"> <div class="dwl hax"> <a amp-access="loggedIn" amp-access-hide class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateGlobal: { wlSenseId: 'CACD_00010146_26', wotd: ' leave ' } }), sidebarWordList.open"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> <a amp-access="NOT loggedIn" class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:amp-access.login-sign-in"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> </div> <div class="ddef_h"><span class="def-info ddef-info"> <span class="lab dlab"><span class="usage dusage">fml</span></span></span> <div class="def ddef_d db"><a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/permission" title="permission" rel="">permission</a> to do something: </div> </div><div class="def-body ddef_b"><div class="examp dexamp"><span class="eg deg">He took it without my leave.</span></div> </div></div></div> <div class="pb-inline-sense"></div> </div></div></div></div></div></div> </div></div><small class="lbt lb-cm lpb-10 lpt-10 lpb-25 lmb-10 ddef had hdb"> (Definition of <b>leave</b> from the <a href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/" title="Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary" class="a--rev"><b>Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary</b></a> © Cambridge University Press) </small></div><div class="pr dictionary" data-type="sorted" data-id="cbed" data-tab="ds-cbed" role="tabpanel"><div class="cid" id="dataset_cbed"></div><div class="link"><div class="pr di superentry" itemprop="text"><div class="cid" id="dataset_cbed"></div> <div class="di-head c_h di_h"><div class="di-title di_t"><h2 class="c_hh"><b class='tb ttn'>leave</b> | Business English</h2></div></div> <div class="di-body"><div class="entry"><div class="entry-body"> <div class="pr entry-body__el"><div class="cid" id="cbed-1"></div><div class="pos-header dpos-h"><div class="di-title"><span class="headword hdb tw-bw dhw dpos-h_hw "><span class="hw dhw">leave</span></span></div><div class="posgram dpos-g hdib lmr-5"><span class="pos dpos" title="A word that refers to a person, place, idea, event or thing.">noun</span> <span class="gram dgram"><a href="/help/codes.html">[ <span class="gc dgc">U</span> ]</a></span></div> <div ></div><span class="uk dpron-i "><span class="region dreg">uk</span><span class="daud"> <audio class="hdn" preload="none" id="audio7" controlsList="nodownload"> <div class="hdib" fallback> <p>Your browser doesn't support HTML5 audio</p> </div> <source type="audio/mpeg" src="/media/english/uk_pron/u/ukl/uklea/uklearn013.mp3"/> <source type="audio/ogg" src="/media/english/uk_pron_ogg/u/ukl/uklea/uklearn013.ogg"/> </audio> <div title="Listen to the British English pronunciation" class="i i-volume-up c_aud htc hdib hp hv-1 fon tcu tc-bd lmr-10 lpt-3 fs20 hv-3" onclick="audio7.load(); audio7.play();" role="button" tabindex="0"></div> </span><span class="pron dpron">/<span class="ipa dipa lpr-2 lpl-1">liːv</span>/</span></span> <span class="us dpron-i "><span class="region dreg">us</span><span class="daud"> <audio class="hdn" preload="none" id="audio8" controlsList="nodownload"> <div class="hdib" fallback> <p>Your browser doesn't support HTML5 audio</p> </div> <source type="audio/mpeg" src="/media/english/us_pron/l/lea/leave/leave.mp3"/> <source type="audio/ogg" src="/media/english/us_pron_ogg/l/lea/leave/leave.ogg"/> </audio> <div title="Listen to the American English pronunciation" class="i i-volume-up c_aud htc hdib hp hv-1 fon tcu tc-bd lmr-10 lpt-3 fs20 hv-3" onclick="audio8.load(); audio8.play();" role="button" tabindex="0"></div> </span></span></div><div class="pos-body"> <div class="pr dsense dsense-noh"><div class="cid" id="cbed-1-1"></div> <div class="sense-body dsense_b"><div class="def-block ddef_block " data-wl-senseid="CBED_00009971_01"> <div class="dwl hax"> <a amp-access="loggedIn" amp-access-hide class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateGlobal: { wlSenseId: 'CBED_00009971_01', wotd: ' leave ' } }), sidebarWordList.open"> <span class='tb fs10 hvm'>Add to word list</span> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> <a amp-access="NOT loggedIn" class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:amp-access.login-sign-in"> <span class='tb fs10 hvm'>Add to word list</span> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> </div> <div class="ddef_h"><span class="def-info ddef-info"> <span class="domain ddomain">WORKPLACE</span>, <span class="domain ddomain">HR</span> </span><div class="def ddef_d db">a <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/period" title="period" rel="">period</a> of <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/time" title="time" rel="">time</a> that someone is <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/allow" title="allowed" rel="">allowed</a> away from <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/work" title="work" rel="">work</a> for <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/holiday" title="holiday" rel="">holiday</a>, <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/illness" title="illness" rel="">illness</a>, or another <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/special" title="special" rel="">special</a> <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/reason" title="reason" rel="">reason</a>: </div> </div><div class="def-body ddef_b"><div class="examp dexamp"><span class="lu dlu">take leave from sth</span> <span class="eg deg">I'm taking 5 <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/day" title="days" rel="">days</a>' <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/unpaid" title="unpaid" rel="">unpaid</a> leave from <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/work" title="work" rel="">work</a> to go to the <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/wedding" title="wedding" rel="">wedding</a>.</span></div><div class="examp dexamp"><span class="lu dlu">be/go on leave from sth</span> <span class="eg deg">Benefits will need to be <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/adjust" title="adjusted" rel="">adjusted</a> when an <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/employee" title="employee" rel="">employee</a> is on leave from <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/their" title="their" rel="">their</a> <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/job" title="job" rel="">job</a>.</span></div><div class="examp dexamp"> <span class="eg deg">The <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/appointee" title="appointee" rel="">appointee</a> will be <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/entitled" title="entitled" rel="">entitled</a> to 38 <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/day" title="days" rel="">days</a> of <strong class="cl"><a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/annual" title="annual" rel="">annual</a> leave</strong>.</span></div><div class="examp dexamp"> <span class="eg deg"><a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/higher" title="Higher" rel="">Higher</a> <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/maternity" title="maternity" rel="">maternity</a> <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/pay" title="pay" rel="">pay</a> and a <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/long" title="longer" rel="">longer</a> <strong class="cl">leave <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/entitlement" title="entitlement" rel="">entitlement</a></strong> are <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/likely" title="likely" rel="">likely</a> <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/outcome" title="outcomes" rel="">outcomes</a> of the <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/review" title="review" rel="">review</a>.</span></div><div class="examp dexamp"> <span class="eg deg"><strong class="cl"><a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/adoption" title="adoption" rel="">adoption</a>/<a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/bereavement" title="bereavement" rel="">bereavement</a>/child-care leave</strong></span></div><div class="examp dexamp"> <span class="eg deg"><strong class="cl"><a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/educational" title="educational" rel="">educational</a>/<a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/medical" title="medical" rel="">medical</a> leave</strong></span></div><div class="examp dexamp"> <span class="eg deg"><strong class="cl"><a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/paid" title="paid" rel="">paid</a>/<a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/unpaid" title="unpaid" rel="">unpaid</a> leave</strong></span></div> </div></div></div> <div class="pb-inline-sense"></div> </div> <div class="pr dsense dsense-noh"><div class="cid" id="cbed-1-2"></div> <div class="sense-body dsense_b"><div class="def-block ddef_block " data-wl-senseid="CBED_00009971_02"> <div class="dwl hax"> <a amp-access="loggedIn" amp-access-hide class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateGlobal: { wlSenseId: 'CBED_00009971_02', wotd: ' leave ' } }), sidebarWordList.open"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> <a amp-access="NOT loggedIn" class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:amp-access.login-sign-in"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> </div> <div class="ddef_h"><span class="def-info ddef-info"> <span class="lab dlab"><span class="usage dusage">formal</span></span></span> <div class="def ddef_d db"><a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/agreement" title="agreement" rel="">agreement</a> or <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/permission" title="permission" rel="">permission</a> to do something: </div> </div><div class="def-body ddef_b"><div class="examp dexamp"><span class="lu dlu">be given/granted leave to do sth</span> <span class="eg deg">She has been <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/granted" title="granted" rel="">granted</a> leave to <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/remain" title="remain" rel="">remain</a> in the <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/country" title="country" rel="">country</a>.</span></div><div class="examp dexamp"> <span class="eg deg">No <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/application" title="application" rel="">application</a> should be <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/issue" title="issued" rel="">issued</a> <strong class="cl">without</strong> my <strong class="cl">leave</strong>.</span></div> </div></div></div> <div class="pb-inline-sense"></div> </div> <div class="pr dsense dsense-noh"><div class="cid" id="cbed-1-3"></div> <div class="sense-body dsense_b"><div class="pr phrase-block dphrase-block "><div class="cid" id="cbed-1-3-1"></div><div class="phrase-head dphrase_h"><i class="i i-caret-right dtrans fs18 lpb-4" aria-hidden="true"> </i><span class="phrase-title dphrase-title"><b>be placed/put on leave</b></span></div><div class="phrase-body dphrase_b"><div class="def-block ddef_block " data-wl-senseid="CBED_00009971_03"> <div class="dwl hax"> <a amp-access="loggedIn" amp-access-hide class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateGlobal: { wlSenseId: 'CBED_00009971_03', wotd: ' leave ' } }), sidebarWordList.open"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> <a amp-access="NOT loggedIn" class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:amp-access.login-sign-in"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> </div> <div class="ddef_h"><span class="def-info ddef-info"> <span class="domain ddomain">WORKPLACE</span>, <span class="domain ddomain">HR</span> </span><div class="def ddef_d db">to be told to take <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/time" title="time" rel="">time</a> away from <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/work" title="work" rel="">work</a>, usually because you have been <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/accused" title="accused" rel="">accused</a> of doing something <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/wrong" title="wrong" rel="">wrong</a>: </div> </div><div class="def-body ddef_b"><div class="examp dexamp"><span class="eg deg">The <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/director" title="director" rel="">director</a> of <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/finance" title="financial" rel="">financial</a> <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/aid" title="aid" rel="">aid</a> was <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/recent" title="recently" rel="">recently</a> <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/place" title="placed" rel="">placed</a> on leave for <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/accepting" title="accepting" rel="">accepting</a> <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/consulting" title="consulting" rel="">consulting</a> <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/fee" title="fees" rel="">fees</a> from a <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/loan" title="loan" rel="">loan</a> <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/company" title="company" rel="">company</a>.</span></div> </div></div></div></div></div> <div class="pb-inline-sense"></div> <div id='ad_contentslot_7' class='am-default_moreslots contentslot'> <script type="text/javascript">iaw.cmd.push(function() { iaw.display('ad_contentslot_7'); });</script> </div> </div> <div class="pr dsense dsense-noh"><div class="cid" id="cbed-1-4"></div> <div class="sense-body dsense_b"><div class="pr phrase-block dphrase-block "><div class="cid" id="cbed-1-4-1"></div><div class="phrase-head dphrase_h"><i class="i i-caret-right dtrans fs18 lpb-4" aria-hidden="true"> </i><span class="phrase-title dphrase-title"><b>leave to appeal</b></span></div><div class="phrase-body dphrase_b"><div class="def-block ddef_block " data-wl-senseid="CBED_00009971_04"> <div class="dwl hax"> <a amp-access="loggedIn" amp-access-hide class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateGlobal: { wlSenseId: 'CBED_00009971_04', wotd: ' leave ' } }), sidebarWordList.open"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> <a amp-access="NOT loggedIn" class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:amp-access.login-sign-in"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> </div> <div class="ddef_h"><span class="def-info ddef-info"> <span class="domain ddomain">LAW</span> </span><div class="def ddef_d db"><a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/permission" title="permission" rel="">permission</a> to <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/formal" title="formally" rel="">formally</a> <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/ask" title="ask" rel="">ask</a> for a <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/legal" title="legal" rel="">legal</a> or <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/official" title="official" rel="">official</a> <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/decision" title="decision" rel="">decision</a> to be <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/changed" title="changed" rel="">changed</a>: </div> </div><div class="def-body ddef_b"><div class="examp dexamp"><span class="eg deg">The <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/defendant" title="defendant" rel="">defendant</a> was given 14 <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/day" title="days" rel="">days</a>' leave to <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/appeal" title="appeal" rel="">appeal</a> against the <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/decision" title="decision" rel="">decision</a>.</span></div> </div></div></div></div></div> <div class="pb-inline-sense"></div> </div><div class="xref see_also hax dxref-w lmt-25 lmb-25"><h3 class="bb fs16 lp-10 lmb-0"><strong class="xref-title dxref-t">See also</strong></h3><div class="hax lp-10 lb lb-cm lbt0"><div class="lcs"> <div class="item lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-10 lpr-10" data-position="1"><a href="/dictionary/english/administrative-leave" title="meaning of administrative leave" rel=""><span class="x-h dx-h">administrative leave</span></a></div> <div class="item lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-10 lpr-10" data-position="2"><a href="/dictionary/english/compassionate-leave" title="meaning of compassionate leave" rel=""><span class="x-h dx-h">compassionate leave</span></a></div> <div class="item lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-10 lpr-10" data-position="3"><a href="/dictionary/english/family-leave" title="meaning of family leave" rel=""><span class="x-h dx-h">family leave</span></a></div> <div class="item lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-10 lpr-10" data-position="4"><a href="/dictionary/english/gardening-leave" title="meaning of gardening leave" rel=""><span class="x-h dx-h">gardening leave</span></a></div> <div class="item lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-10 lpr-10" data-position="5"><a href="/dictionary/english/maternity-leave" title="meaning of maternity leave" rel=""><span class="x-h dx-h">maternity leave</span></a></div> <div class="item lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-10 lpr-10" data-position="6"><a href="/dictionary/english/parental-leave" title="meaning of parental leave" rel=""><span class="x-h dx-h">parental leave</span></a></div> <div class="item lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-10 lpr-10" data-position="7"><a href="/dictionary/english/paternity-leave" title="meaning of paternity leave" rel=""><span class="x-h dx-h">paternity leave</span></a></div> <div class="item lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-10 lpr-10" data-position="8"><a href="/dictionary/english/sabbatical" title="meaning of sabbatical" rel=""><span class="x-h dx-h">sabbatical</span></a></div> <div class="item lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-10 lpr-10" data-position="9"><a href="/dictionary/english/sick-leave" title="meaning of sick leave" rel=""><span class="x-h dx-h">sick leave</span></a></div> <div class="item lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-10 lpr-10" data-position="10"><a href="/dictionary/english/special-leave" title="meaning of special leave" rel=""><span class="x-h dx-h">special leave</span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div> <div class="pr x lbb lb-cm"> <div class="hfr lpb-2"> <div class="pr hdib i i-facebook lp-5 lmr-10"> <a class="pa p0" onclick="sendGAEvent('share_this_entry', 'facebook')" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdictionary.cambridge.org%2Fdictionary%2Fenglish%2Fleave&t=" title="Share on Facebook"></a> </div> <div class="pr hdib i i-x lp-5 lmr-10"> <a class="pa p0" onclick="sendGAEvent('share_this_entry', 'twitter')" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdictionary.cambridge.org%2Fdictionary%2Fenglish%2Fleave&text=" title="Share on X"></a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="pr entry-body__el"><div class="cid" id="cbed-2"></div><div class="pos-header dpos-h"><div class="di-title"><span class="headword hdb tw-bw dhw dpos-h_hw "><span class="hw dhw">leave</span></span></div><div class="posgram dpos-g hdib lmr-5"><span class="pos dpos" title="A word that describes an action, condition or experience.">verb</span></div> <div ></div><span class="us dpron-i "><span class="region dreg">us</span><span class="daud"> <audio class="hdn" preload="none" id="audio9" controlsList="nodownload"> <div class="hdib" fallback> <p>Your browser doesn't support HTML5 audio</p> </div> <source type="audio/mpeg" src="/media/english/us_pron/l/lea/leave/leave.mp3"/> <source type="audio/ogg" src="/media/english/us_pron_ogg/l/lea/leave/leave.ogg"/> </audio> <div title="Listen to the American English pronunciation" class="i i-volume-up c_aud htc hdib hp hv-1 fon tcu tc-bd lmr-10 lpt-3 fs20 hv-3" onclick="audio9.load(); audio9.play();" role="button" tabindex="0"></div> </span></span><span class="uk dpron-i "><span class="region dreg">uk</span><span class="daud"> <audio class="hdn" preload="none" id="audio10" controlsList="nodownload"> <div class="hdib" fallback> <p>Your browser doesn't support HTML5 audio</p> </div> <source type="audio/mpeg" src="/media/english/uk_pron/u/ukl/uklea/uklearn013.mp3"/> <source type="audio/ogg" src="/media/english/uk_pron_ogg/u/ukl/uklea/uklearn013.ogg"/> </audio> <div title="Listen to the British English pronunciation" class="i i-volume-up c_aud htc hdib hp hv-1 fon tcu tc-bd lmr-10 lpt-3 fs20 hv-3" onclick="audio10.load(); audio10.play();" role="button" tabindex="0"></div> </span><span class="pron dpron">/<span class="ipa dipa lpr-2 lpl-1">liːv</span>/</span></span><div class="lmt--5" ></div> <span class="irreg-infls dinfls "><span class="inf-group dinfg "><span class="lab dlab">past tense and past participle</span> <b class="inf dinf">left</b> <span class="uk dpron-i "><span class="region dreg">uk</span><span class="pron dpron">/<span class="ipa dipa lpr-2 lpl-1">left</span>/</span></span></span></span></div><div class="pos-body"> <div class="pr dsense dsense-noh"><div class="cid" id="cbed-2-1"></div> <div class="sense-body dsense_b"><div class="def-block ddef_block " data-wl-senseid="CBED_00009971_05"> <div class="dwl hax"> <a amp-access="loggedIn" amp-access-hide class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateGlobal: { wlSenseId: 'CBED_00009971_05', wotd: ' leave ' } }), sidebarWordList.open"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> <a amp-access="NOT loggedIn" class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:amp-access.login-sign-in"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> </div> <div class="ddef_h"><span class="def-info ddef-info"> <span class="gram dgram"><a href="/help/codes.html">[ <span class="gc dgc">I</span>, <span class="gc dgc">T</span> ]</a></span></span> <div class="def ddef_d db">to go away from a <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/place" title="place" rel="">place</a> or a <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/situation" title="situation" rel="">situation</a>: </div> </div><div class="def-body ddef_b"><div class="examp dexamp"><span class="eg deg">I'm leaving <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/work" title="work" rel="">work</a> early this <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/afternoon" title="afternoon" rel="">afternoon</a>.</span></div><div class="examp dexamp"> <span class="eg deg">What <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/time" title="time" rel="">time</a> does the <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/bus" title="bus" rel="">bus</a> leave?</span></div><div class="examp dexamp"> <span class="eg deg">They <strong class="cl">left for</strong> <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/paris" title="Paris" rel="">Paris</a> last <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/night" title="night" rel="">night</a>.</span></div> </div></div></div> <div class="pb-inline-sense"></div> </div> <div class="pr dsense dsense-noh"><div class="cid" id="cbed-2-2"></div> <div class="sense-body dsense_b"><div class="def-block ddef_block " data-wl-senseid="CBED_00009971_21"> <div class="dwl hax"> <a amp-access="loggedIn" amp-access-hide class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateGlobal: { wlSenseId: 'CBED_00009971_21', wotd: ' leave ' } }), sidebarWordList.open"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> <a amp-access="NOT loggedIn" class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:amp-access.login-sign-in"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> </div> <div class="ddef_h"><span class="def-info ddef-info"> <span class="gram dgram"><a href="/help/codes.html">[ <span class="gc dgc">I</span>, <span class="gc dgc">T</span> ]</a></span></span> <div class="def ddef_d db">to go away from a <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/place" title="place" rel="">place</a> <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/permanently" title="permanently" rel="">permanently</a>: </div> </div><div class="def-body ddef_b"><div class="examp dexamp"><span class="eg deg">She left her <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/home" title="home" rel="">home</a> <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/country" title="country" rel="">country</a> many <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/year" title="years" rel="">years</a> ago.</span></div> </div></div></div> <div class="pb-inline-sense"></div> </div> <div class="pr dsense dsense-noh"><div class="cid" id="cbed-2-3"></div> <div class="sense-body dsense_b"><div class="def-block ddef_block " data-wl-senseid="CBED_00009971_22"> <div class="dwl hax"> <a amp-access="loggedIn" amp-access-hide class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateGlobal: { wlSenseId: 'CBED_00009971_22', wotd: ' leave ' } }), sidebarWordList.open"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> <a amp-access="NOT loggedIn" class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:amp-access.login-sign-in"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> </div> <div class="ddef_h"><span class="def-info ddef-info"> <span class="gram dgram"><a href="/help/codes.html">[ <span class="gc dgc">I</span>, <span class="gc dgc">T</span> ]</a></span></span> <div class="def ddef_d db">to <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/stop" title="stop" rel="">stop</a> <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/working" title="working" rel="">working</a> for an <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/organization" title="organization" rel="">organization</a> or <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/company" title="company" rel="">company</a>, or <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/stop" title="stop" rel="">stop</a> <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/attend" title="attending" rel="">attending</a> a <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/school" title="school" rel="">school</a>, <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/university" title="university" rel="">university</a>, etc. : </div> </div><div class="def-body ddef_b"><div class="examp dexamp"><span class="eg deg">She left to go to a <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/rival" title="rival" rel="">rival</a> <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/company" title="company" rel="">company</a>.</span></div><div class="examp dexamp"> <span class="eg deg">Ben Harris? He left about a <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/month" title="month" rel="">month</a> ago.</span></div><div class="examp dexamp"> <span class="eg deg">How <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/old" title="old" rel="">old</a> were you when you left <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/school" title="school" rel="">school</a>?</span></div> <div class="xref compare hax dxref-w lmt-25"><strong class="xref-title dxref-t">Compare</strong><div class="lcs lmt-10 lmb-20"> <div class="item lc lc1 lpb-10 lpr-10" data-position="1"><a href="/dictionary/english/retire" title="meaning of retire"><span class="x-h dx-h">retire</span></a></div></div></div> </div></div></div> <div class="pb-inline-sense"></div> </div> <div class="pr dsense dsense-noh"><div class="cid" id="cbed-2-4"></div> <div class="sense-body dsense_b"><div class="def-block ddef_block " data-wl-senseid="CBED_00009971_08"> <div class="dwl hax"> <a amp-access="loggedIn" amp-access-hide class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateGlobal: { wlSenseId: 'CBED_00009971_08', wotd: ' leave ' } }), sidebarWordList.open"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> <a amp-access="NOT loggedIn" class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:amp-access.login-sign-in"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> </div> <div class="ddef_h"><span class="def-info ddef-info"> <span class="gram dgram"><a href="/help/codes.html">[ <span class="gc dgc">T</span> ]</a></span></span> <div class="def ddef_d db">to not use all of something: </div> </div><div class="def-body ddef_b"><div class="examp dexamp"><span class="eg deg">Is there any <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/money" title="money" rel="">money</a> left in last year's <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/budget" title="budget" rel="">budget</a>?.</span></div> </div></div></div> <div class="pb-inline-sense"></div> </div> <div class="pr dsense dsense-noh"><div class="cid" id="cbed-2-5"></div> <div class="sense-body dsense_b"><div class="def-block ddef_block " data-wl-senseid="CBED_00009971_11"> <div class="dwl hax"> <a amp-access="loggedIn" amp-access-hide class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateGlobal: { wlSenseId: 'CBED_00009971_11', wotd: ' leave ' } }), sidebarWordList.open"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> <a amp-access="NOT loggedIn" class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:amp-access.login-sign-in"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> </div> <div class="ddef_h"><span class="def-info ddef-info"> <span class="gram dgram"><a href="/help/codes.html">[ <span class="gc dgc">T</span> ]</a></span></span> <div class="def ddef_d db">to do something <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/later" title="later" rel="">later</a> that you could do <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/immediately" title="immediately" rel="">immediately</a>: </div> </div><div class="def-body ddef_b"><div class="examp dexamp"><span class="eg deg">He always leaves writing his <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/report" title="reports" rel="">reports</a> till the very last <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/moment" title="moment" rel="">moment</a>.</span></div><div class="examp dexamp"> <span class="eg deg">You should <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/try" title="try" rel="">try</a> to <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/decide" title="decide" rel="">decide</a> which <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/task" title="tasks" rel="">tasks</a> need to be done <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/urgent" title="urgently" rel="">urgently</a> and which <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/one" title="ones" rel="">ones</a> can be left.</span></div> </div></div></div> <div class="pb-inline-sense"></div> </div> <div class="pr dsense dsense-noh"><div class="cid" id="cbed-2-6"></div> <div class="sense-body dsense_b"><div class="def-block ddef_block " data-wl-senseid="CBED_00009971_12"> <div class="dwl hax"> <a amp-access="loggedIn" amp-access-hide class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateGlobal: { wlSenseId: 'CBED_00009971_12', wotd: ' leave ' } }), sidebarWordList.open"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> <a amp-access="NOT loggedIn" class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:amp-access.login-sign-in"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> </div> <div class="ddef_h"><span class="def-info ddef-info"> <span class="gram dgram"><a href="/help/codes.html">[ <span class="gc dgc">T</span> ]</a></span></span> <div class="def ddef_d db">to <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/arrange" title="arrange" rel="">arrange</a> for someone to <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/receive" title="receive" rel="">receive</a> something after you <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/die" title="die" rel="">die</a>: </div> </div><div class="def-body ddef_b"><div class="examp dexamp"><span class="eg deg">His <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/aunt" title="aunt" rel="">aunt</a> left him a lot of <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/money" title="money" rel="">money</a>.</span></div><div class="examp dexamp"> <span class="eg deg">He <strong class="cl">left</strong> the <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/house" title="house" rel="">house</a> <strong class="cl">to</strong> this three <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/children" title="children" rel="">children</a>.</span></div> </div></div></div> <div class="pb-inline-sense"></div> </div> <div class="pr dsense dsense-noh"><div class="cid" id="cbed-2-7"></div> <div class="sense-body dsense_b"><div class="pr phrase-block dphrase-block "><div class="cid" id="cbed-2-7-1"></div><div class="phrase-head dphrase_h"><i class="i i-caret-right dtrans fs18 lpb-4" aria-hidden="true"> </i><span class="phrase-title dphrase-title"><b>leave sb alone</b></span></div><div class="phrase-body dphrase_b"><div class="def-block ddef_block " data-wl-senseid="CBED_00009971_13"> <div class="dwl hax"> <a amp-access="loggedIn" amp-access-hide class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateGlobal: { wlSenseId: 'CBED_00009971_13', wotd: ' leave ' } }), sidebarWordList.open"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> <a amp-access="NOT loggedIn" class="dwla wordlist-add-button" title="Add this meaning to a word list" on="tap:amp-access.login-sign-in"> <i class='i i-plus' aria-hidden='true'></i> <i class="i i-list-ul" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> </div> <div class="ddef_h"><span class="def-info ddef-info"> </span><div class="def ddef_d db">to <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/stop" title="stop" rel="">stop</a> <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/speaking" title="speaking" rel="">speaking</a> to or <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/annoy" title="annoying" rel="">annoying</a> someone: </div> </div><div class="def-body ddef_b"><div class="examp dexamp"><span class="eg deg">Leave me <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/alone" title="alone" rel="">alone</a>! I'm <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/trying" title="trying" rel="">trying</a> to <a class="query" href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/work" title="work" rel="">work</a>.</span></div> </div></div></div></div></div> <div class="pb-inline-sense"></div> </div><div class="xref phrasal_verbs hax dxref-w lmt-25 lmb-25"><h3 class="bb fs16 lp-10 lmb-0"><strong class="xref-title dxref-t">Phrasal verbs</strong></h3><div class="hax lp-10 lb lb-cm lbt0"><div class="lcs"> <div class="item lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-10 lpr-10" data-position="1"><a href="/dictionary/english/leave-behind" title="meaning of leave sb/sth behind" rel=""><span class="x-h dx-h">leave sb/sth behind</span></a></div> <div class="item lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-10 lpr-10" data-position="2"><a href="/dictionary/english/leave-behind-leave-behind" title="meaning of leave behind sth; leave sth behind" rel=""><span class="x-h dx-h">leave behind sth; leave sth behind</span></a></div> <div class="item lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-10 lpr-10" data-position="3"><a href="/dictionary/english/leave-for-to" title="meaning of leave sth for/to sb" rel=""><span class="x-h dx-h">leave sth for/to sb</span></a></div> <div class="item lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-10 lpr-10" data-position="4"><a href="/dictionary/english/leave-out" title="meaning of leave sb/sth out" rel=""><span class="x-h dx-h">leave sb/sth out</span></a></div> <div class="item lc lc1 lc-xs6-12 lpb-10 lpr-10" data-position="5"><a href="/dictionary/english/be-left-over" title="meaning of be left over" rel=""><span class="x-h dx-h">be left over</span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div> </div></div><small class="lbt lb-cm lpb-10 lpt-10 lpb-25 lmb-10 ddef had hdb"> (Definition of <b>leave</b> from the <a href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/" title="Cambridge Business English Dictionary" class="a--rev"><b>Cambridge Business English Dictionary</b></a> © Cambridge University Press) </small></div> <div class="dataset dd pr lmb-20" data-type="sorted" data-id="examples" data-tab="ds-examples" role="tabpanel"><div class="cid" id="dataset_examples"></div> <div id="dataset-example" data-tab="ds-example" role="tabpanel"> <div class="c_h"> <h2 class="c_hh">Examples <span class="tcl">of </span><span class="tb tci">leave</span></h2></div> <div class="lp-10"> <div class="h2 dhw dpos-h_hw lpt-5 lpb-10"> leave </div> <div class="degs had lbt lb-cm"> <div class="lbb lb-cm lpt-10"> <span class="deg"> Some made a forced return from <em>leave</em>, expressing a sense of urgency uncharacteristic of ordinary project life. </span> <div class="dsource lpr-20 pr"> From the <a href=https://www.cambridge.org/gb/cambridgeenglish/better-learning-insights/corpus class='italic' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Cambridge English Corpus</a> <a class="report-example-inappropriate pa pt0 pr0" data-example-id="10138358" data-dataset-id="10133295" role="button" aria-label="Tell us what you think" title="Tell us what you think" tabindex="0" on="tap: formTellUs.clear,formTellUsDefinition.clear,AMP.setState({ stateSidebarEntryTellUs: { success: false, example_id: '10138358', dataset_id: '10133295' } }),sidebarEntryTellUs.open" > <i class="i i-comment fs14" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> </div> </div> <div class="lbb lb-cm lpt-10"> <span class="deg"> Soldiers on <em>leave</em> and veterans returning home undoubtedly passed on their knowledge and experiences to the rest of the population. </span> <div class="dsource lpr-20 pr"> From the <a href=https://www.cambridge.org/gb/cambridgeenglish/better-learning-insights/corpus class='italic' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Cambridge English Corpus</a> <a class="report-example-inappropriate pa pt0 pr0" data-example-id="10138359" data-dataset-id="10133295" role="button" aria-label="Tell us what you think" title="Tell us what you think" tabindex="0" on="tap: formTellUs.clear,formTellUsDefinition.clear,AMP.setState({ stateSidebarEntryTellUs: { success: false, example_id: '10138359', dataset_id: '10133295' } }),sidebarEntryTellUs.open" > <i class="i i-comment fs14" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> </div> </div> <div class="lbb lb-cm lpt-10"> <span class="deg"> Space is left above the stack for responses to requests for information such as types. </span> <div class="dsource lpr-20 pr"> From the <a href=https://www.cambridge.org/gb/cambridgeenglish/better-learning-insights/corpus class='italic' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Cambridge English Corpus</a> <a class="report-example-inappropriate pa pt0 pr0" data-example-id="10138361" data-dataset-id="10133295" role="button" aria-label="Tell us what you think" title="Tell us what you think" tabindex="0" on="tap: formTellUs.clear,formTellUsDefinition.clear,AMP.setState({ stateSidebarEntryTellUs: { success: false, example_id: '10138361', dataset_id: '10133295' } }),sidebarEntryTellUs.open" > <i class="i i-comment fs14" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> </div> </div> <div class="lbb lb-cm lpt-10"> <span class="deg"> Also, forgotten paths and roads may have left strips of compacted soil, which can last a long time. </span> <div class="dsource lpr-20 pr"> From the <a href=https://www.cambridge.org/gb/cambridgeenglish/better-learning-insights/corpus class='italic' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Cambridge English Corpus</a> <a class="report-example-inappropriate pa pt0 pr0" data-example-id="10138362" data-dataset-id="10133295" role="button" aria-label="Tell us what you think" title="Tell us what you think" tabindex="0" on="tap: formTellUs.clear,formTellUsDefinition.clear,AMP.setState({ stateSidebarEntryTellUs: { success: false, example_id: '10138362', dataset_id: '10133295' } }),sidebarEntryTellUs.open" > <i class="i i-comment fs14" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> </div> </div> <div class="lbb lb-cm lpt-10"> <span class="deg"> From left to right, the left tibia, the right femur, the left humerus, the left ulna and the left radius. </span> <div class="dsource lpr-20 pr"> From the <a href=https://www.cambridge.org/gb/cambridgeenglish/better-learning-insights/corpus class='italic' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Cambridge English Corpus</a> <a class="report-example-inappropriate pa pt0 pr0" data-example-id="10138363" data-dataset-id="10133295" role="button" aria-label="Tell us what you think" title="Tell us what you think" tabindex="0" on="tap: formTellUs.clear,formTellUsDefinition.clear,AMP.setState({ stateSidebarEntryTellUs: { success: false, example_id: '10138363', dataset_id: '10133295' } }),sidebarEntryTellUs.open" > <i class="i i-comment fs14" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> </div> </div> <div class="lbb lb-cm lpt-10"> <span class="deg"> The catheter was removed and the guide-wire was left in the distal vessel. </span> <div class="dsource lpr-20 pr"> From the <a href=https://www.cambridge.org/gb/cambridgeenglish/better-learning-insights/corpus class='italic' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Cambridge English Corpus</a> <a class="report-example-inappropriate pa pt0 pr0" data-example-id="10138364" data-dataset-id="10133295" role="button" aria-label="Tell us what you think" title="Tell us what you think" tabindex="0" on="tap: formTellUs.clear,formTellUsDefinition.clear,AMP.setState({ stateSidebarEntryTellUs: { success: false, example_id: '10138364', dataset_id: '10133295' } }),sidebarEntryTellUs.open" > <i class="i i-comment fs14" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> </div> </div> <div class="lbb lb-cm lpt-10"> <span class="deg"> It is unfortunate that they were left out, but this was due to a number of technical problems in reproduction. </span> <div class="dsource lpr-20 pr"> From the <a href=https://www.cambridge.org/gb/cambridgeenglish/better-learning-insights/corpus class='italic' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Cambridge English Corpus</a> <a class="report-example-inappropriate pa pt0 pr0" data-example-id="10138365" data-dataset-id="10133295" role="button" aria-label="Tell us what you think" title="Tell us what you think" tabindex="0" on="tap: formTellUs.clear,formTellUsDefinition.clear,AMP.setState({ stateSidebarEntryTellUs: { success: false, example_id: '10138365', dataset_id: '10133295' } }),sidebarEntryTellUs.open" > <i class="i i-comment fs14" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> </div> </div> <div class="lbb lb-cm lpt-10"> <span class="deg"> Table 6 shows that 60 per cent already had a strong commitment to teaching when they left school. </span> <div class="dsource lpr-20 pr"> From the <a href=https://www.cambridge.org/gb/cambridgeenglish/better-learning-insights/corpus class='italic' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Cambridge English Corpus</a> <a class="report-example-inappropriate pa pt0 pr0" data-example-id="10138366" data-dataset-id="10133295" role="button" aria-label="Tell us what you think" title="Tell us what you think" tabindex="0" on="tap: formTellUs.clear,formTellUsDefinition.clear,AMP.setState({ stateSidebarEntryTellUs: { success: false, example_id: '10138366', dataset_id: '10133295' } }),sidebarEntryTellUs.open" > <i class="i i-comment fs14" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> </div> </div> <div class="lbb lb-cm lpt-10"> <span class="deg"> This left 64 patients who took part in the study. </span> <div class="dsource lpr-20 pr"> From the <a href=https://www.cambridge.org/gb/cambridgeenglish/better-learning-insights/corpus class='italic' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Cambridge English Corpus</a> <a class="report-example-inappropriate pa pt0 pr0" data-example-id="10138368" data-dataset-id="10133295" role="button" aria-label="Tell us what you think" title="Tell us what you think" tabindex="0" on="tap: formTellUs.clear,formTellUsDefinition.clear,AMP.setState({ stateSidebarEntryTellUs: { success: false, example_id: '10138368', dataset_id: '10133295' } }),sidebarEntryTellUs.open" > <i class="i i-comment fs14" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> </div> </div> <div class="lbb lb-cm lpt-10"> <span class="deg"> Symbolic evaluation allows the numeric input to be left as a symbolic constant 'x'. </span> <div class="dsource lpr-20 pr"> From the <a href=https://www.cambridge.org/gb/cambridgeenglish/better-learning-insights/corpus class='italic' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Cambridge English Corpus</a> <a class="report-example-inappropriate pa pt0 pr0" data-example-id="10138369" data-dataset-id="10133295" role="button" aria-label="Tell us what you think" title="Tell us what you think" tabindex="0" on="tap: formTellUs.clear,formTellUsDefinition.clear,AMP.setState({ stateSidebarEntryTellUs: { success: false, example_id: '10138369', dataset_id: '10133295' } }),sidebarEntryTellUs.open" > <i class="i i-comment fs14" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> </div> </div> <div class="lbb lb-cm lpt-10"> <span class="deg"> As a consequence the editors did not <em>leave</em> much space for culture in the sense of aesthetic and symbolic representation. </span> <div class="dsource lpr-20 pr"> From the <a href=https://www.cambridge.org/gb/cambridgeenglish/better-learning-insights/corpus class='italic' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Cambridge English Corpus</a> <a class="report-example-inappropriate pa pt0 pr0" data-example-id="10138370" data-dataset-id="10133295" role="button" aria-label="Tell us what you think" title="Tell us what you think" tabindex="0" on="tap: formTellUs.clear,formTellUsDefinition.clear,AMP.setState({ stateSidebarEntryTellUs: { success: false, example_id: '10138370', dataset_id: '10133295' } }),sidebarEntryTellUs.open" > <i class="i i-comment fs14" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> </div> </div> <div class="lbb lb-cm lpt-10"> <span class="deg"> This was then left in the laboratory near a window. </span> <div class="dsource lpr-20 pr"> From the <a href=https://www.cambridge.org/gb/cambridgeenglish/better-learning-insights/corpus class='italic' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Cambridge English Corpus</a> <a class="report-example-inappropriate pa pt0 pr0" data-example-id="10138371" data-dataset-id="10133295" role="button" aria-label="Tell us what you think" title="Tell us what you think" tabindex="0" on="tap: formTellUs.clear,formTellUsDefinition.clear,AMP.setState({ stateSidebarEntryTellUs: { success: false, example_id: '10138371', dataset_id: '10133295' } }),sidebarEntryTellUs.open" > <i class="i i-comment fs14" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> </div> </div> <div class="lbb lb-cm lpt-10"> <span class="deg"> We <em>leave</em> the straightforward proof of this to the reader. </span> <div class="dsource lpr-20 pr"> From the <a href=https://www.cambridge.org/gb/cambridgeenglish/better-learning-insights/corpus class='italic' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Cambridge English Corpus</a> <a class="report-example-inappropriate pa pt0 pr0" data-example-id="10138372" data-dataset-id="10133295" role="button" aria-label="Tell us what you think" title="Tell us what you think" tabindex="0" on="tap: formTellUs.clear,formTellUsDefinition.clear,AMP.setState({ stateSidebarEntryTellUs: { success: false, example_id: '10138372', dataset_id: '10133295' } }),sidebarEntryTellUs.open" > <i class="i i-comment fs14" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> </div> </div> <div class="lbb lb-cm lpt-10"> <span class="deg"> The proof of this embedding result is straightforward and will thus be left as an exercise. </span> <div class="dsource lpr-20 pr"> From the <a href=https://www.cambridge.org/gb/cambridgeenglish/better-learning-insights/corpus class='italic' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Cambridge English Corpus</a> <a class="report-example-inappropriate pa pt0 pr0" data-example-id="10138374" data-dataset-id="10133295" role="button" aria-label="Tell us what you think" title="Tell us what you think" tabindex="0" on="tap: formTellUs.clear,formTellUsDefinition.clear,AMP.setState({ stateSidebarEntryTellUs: { success: false, example_id: '10138374', dataset_id: '10133295' } }),sidebarEntryTellUs.open" > <i class="i i-comment fs14" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> </div> </div> <div class="lbb lb-cm lpt-10"> <span class="deg"> We are thus left with 275 time-consistent municipalities. </span> <div class="dsource lpr-20 pr"> From the <a href=https://www.cambridge.org/gb/cambridgeenglish/better-learning-insights/corpus class='italic' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Cambridge English Corpus</a> <a class="report-example-inappropriate pa pt0 pr0" data-example-id="10138375" data-dataset-id="10133295" role="button" aria-label="Tell us what you think" title="Tell us what you think" tabindex="0" on="tap: formTellUs.clear,formTellUsDefinition.clear,AMP.setState({ stateSidebarEntryTellUs: { success: false, example_id: '10138375', dataset_id: '10133295' } }),sidebarEntryTellUs.open" > <i class="i i-comment fs14" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> </div> </div> <div class="tc-bi fs12 lpt-10 lpb-10 break"> These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors. </div> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="dataset dd pr lmb-20" data-type="sorted" data-id="combinations" data-tab="ds-combinations" role="tabpanel"><div class="cid" id="dataset_combinations"></div><div class="cpexamps"> <div class="cpexamps-head c_h"><h2 class="c_hh">Collocations <span class="tcl">with</span> <span class="tb tcl">leave</span></h2></div><div class="lp-10"><h2 class="tw-bw dhw dpos-h_hw "> leave </h2> <p class="tb">These are words often used in combination with <span class="ti">leave</span>.</p><p>Click on a collocation to see more examples of it.</p><div class="cpexamps-body"><div class="cpegs degs had lbt lb-cm"><div class="lbb lb-cm lpt-10"> <a href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/example/english/extended-leave" class="hdib tb lmb-10">extended leave</a><div class="dexamp"><span class="text dtext">Not surprisingly, a greater proportion of skilled workers practiced absenteeism, whereas laborers more often asked for extended leave.</span></div><div class="dsource lpr-20 pr"> From the <a href=https://www.cambridge.org/gb/cambridgeenglish/better-learning-insights/corpus class='italic' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Cambridge English Corpus</a> <a class="report-example-inappropriate pa pt0 pr0" data-dummy-attr="" data-example-id="24070357" data-dataset-id="23643117" role="button" aria-label="Tell us what you think" title="Tell us what you think" tabindex="0" on="tap: formTellUs.clear,formTellUsDefinition.clear,AMP.setState({ stateSidebarEntryTellUs: { success: false, example_id: '24070357', dataset_id: '23643117' } }),sidebarEntryTellUs.open" data-dummy-attr2=""><i class="i i-comment fs14" aria-hidden="true"> </i></a></div></div><div class="lbb lb-cm lpt-10"> <a href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/example/english/indefinite-leave" class="hdib tb lmb-10">indefinite leave</a><div class="dexamp"><span class="text dtext">Over 70 per cent, of all after-entry casework, which includes applications for indefinite leave to remain, is now completed within two weeks of receipt.</span></div><div class="dsource lpr-20 pr"> From the <div class='hansard-source dsource_e haf hp' on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateGlobal: { flyout: '0.4052847739664097' } })" role="button" aria-label="" tabindex="0">Hansard archive</div> <div class="hdn" [class]="stateGlobal.flyout == '0.4052847739664097' ? 'pa pt0 pba pl-5 bw hbsf fs12 tw-bw lp-20 lpt-25 lc0 lmin-300 lmt-25 lml-10 z5' : 'hdn'"> <span class="pa pl0 pt-10 c_ict lml-15 $extraClassArrow"></span> <button on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateGlobal: { flyout: '' } })" class="pa pr0 bt pt0 lpt-5 lb0" aria-label="Close popup box"> <i class="i i-close" aria-hidden="true"></i> </button> <div class="hoh"> Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the <a href='http://www.parliament.uk/site-information/copyright-parliament/open-parliament-licence/' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Open Parliament Licence v3.0</a> </div> </div> <a class="report-example-inappropriate pa pt0 pr0" data-dummy-attr="" data-example-id="24220818" data-dataset-id="23647632" role="button" aria-label="Tell us what you think" title="Tell us what you think" tabindex="0" on="tap: formTellUs.clear,formTellUsDefinition.clear,AMP.setState({ stateSidebarEntryTellUs: { success: false, example_id: '24220818', dataset_id: '23647632' } }),sidebarEntryTellUs.open" data-dummy-attr2=""><i class="i i-comment fs14" aria-hidden="true"> </i></a></div></div> <div class="lbb lb-cm lpt-10"> <a href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/example/english/leave-pay" class="hdib tb lmb-10">leave pay</a><div class="dexamp"><span class="text dtext">The three big items of them are £31,000,000 for leave pay, £25,000,000 for war gratuities, and £11,000,000 for post-war credits.</span></div><div class="dsource lpr-20 pr"> From the <div class='hansard-source dsource_e haf hp' on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateGlobal: { flyout: '0.024815193010279568' } })" role="button" aria-label="" tabindex="0">Hansard archive</div> <div class="hdn" [class]="stateGlobal.flyout == '0.024815193010279568' ? 'pa pt0 pba pl-5 bw hbsf fs12 tw-bw lp-20 lpt-25 lc0 lmin-300 lmt-25 lml-10 z5' : 'hdn'"> <span class="pa pl0 pt-10 c_ict lml-15 $extraClassArrow"></span> <button on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateGlobal: { flyout: '' } })" class="pa pr0 bt pt0 lpt-5 lb0" aria-label="Close popup box"> <i class="i i-close" aria-hidden="true"></i> </button> <div class="hoh"> Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the <a href='http://www.parliament.uk/site-information/copyright-parliament/open-parliament-licence/' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Open Parliament Licence v3.0</a> </div> </div> <a class="report-example-inappropriate pa pt0 pr0" data-dummy-attr="" data-example-id="24240185" data-dataset-id="23647632" role="button" aria-label="Tell us what you think" title="Tell us what you think" tabindex="0" on="tap: formTellUs.clear,formTellUsDefinition.clear,AMP.setState({ stateSidebarEntryTellUs: { success: false, example_id: '24240185', dataset_id: '23647632' } }),sidebarEntryTellUs.open" data-dummy-attr2=""><i class="i i-comment fs14" aria-hidden="true"> </i></a></div></div><div class="ex-opinion tc-bi fs12 lpt-10 lpb-10"> These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors. </div><div class="tc-w hax"> <a href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/collocation/english/leave" class="hao hbtn hbtn-tab bh tc-w tb lmt-5">See all collocations with <span class="bold">leave</span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div> <div class="lmt-10 hax"> <a href="/pronunciation/english/leave" title="leave pronunciation in English" class="hao hbtn hbtn-tab hbtn-b hbtn-tl bh tc-w tb pr"> <span class="hdib w95">What is the pronunciation of <em>leave</em>?</span> <i class="i i-angle-right iw tb pa pr0 pt0 lmt-5 lmr-20" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> </div> <div class="lmb-25 lch0"> </div> </div> <div class="pr lcs bh">  <div class="cid" id="dataset_translations"></div> <div class="lc lc1 lc-m7-12 lp-20 lbb lbb0-m lbr-m lb-cn cdo-translations" id="translations"> <h2 class="h3 fs19 tn tc-w">Translations of <span class="tb">leave</span></h2>  <div class="lmb-10"> <div class="pr bw lp-10 lmt-5"> <div class="tc-bd fs14 lmb-10" tabindex="0"> in Chinese (Traditional) </div> <div class="tc-bb tb lpb-25 break-cj" lang="zh-Hant"> 離開, 離去, 走開… </div> <div class="pa pr0 pb0 lp-5 fs13"> <a href="/dictionary/english-chinese-traditional/leave" class="hbtn hbtn-tab bh tc-w" title="leave: Chinese (Traditional) translation"> See more </a> </div> </div> <div class="pr bw lp-10 lmt-5"> <div class="tc-bd fs14 lmb-10" tabindex="0"> in Chinese (Simplified) </div> <div class="tc-bb tb lpb-25 break-cj" lang="zh-Hans"> 离开, 离去, 走开… </div> <div class="pa pr0 pb0 lp-5 fs13"> <a href="/dictionary/english-chinese-simplified/leave" class="hbtn hbtn-tab bh tc-w" title="leave: Chinese (Simplified) translation"> See more </a> </div> </div> <div class="pr bw lp-10 lmt-5"> <div class="tc-bd fs14 lmb-10" tabindex="0"> in Spanish </div> <div class="tc-bb tb lpb-25" lang="es"> salir (de), irse (de), dejar… </div> <div class="pa pr0 pb0 lp-5 fs13"> <a href="/dictionary/english-spanish/leave" class="hbtn hbtn-tab bh tc-w" title="leave Spanish translation"> See more </a> </div> </div> <div class="pr bw lp-10 lmt-5"> <div class="tc-bd fs14 lmb-10" tabindex="0"> in Portuguese </div> <div class="tc-bb tb lpb-25" lang="pt"> sair, partir, deixar… </div> <div class="pa pr0 pb0 lp-5 fs13"> <a href="/dictionary/english-portuguese/leave" class="hbtn hbtn-tab bh tc-w" title="leave: Portuguese translation"> See more </a> </div> </div> </div>  <div amp-access="1=1"> <div class="lmb-5 pr"> <div class="cid" id="dataset_translations_down"></div> <template amp-access-template type="amp-mustache"> <amp-state id="stateDictTrans"> <script type="application/json"> { "dataset": "", "dataset_text": "in more languages" } </script> </amp-state> </template> <amp-accordion id="accordEntryTrans" disable-session-states> <section> <header class="pr bt ca_h lpt-0 lpb-0 lpl-0 lpr-0"> <span class="hbtn hbtn-tab hbtn-b hbtn-tl bw tc-bd tn fs14"> <span [text]="stateDictTrans.dataset_text">in more languages</span> <i class="i i-chevron-down il tn pa pr0 pt0 lpt-5 lpr-15" aria-hidden="true"></i> </span> </header> <div class="bw lp-10 lpl-10 lmt-5"> <div class="lpl-2"> <div class="hp tc-bd fs14 lp-5 lpl-10 lpr-10 lmb-5" role="button" tabindex="0" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateDictTrans: { dataset: 'english-marathi', dataset_text: 'in Marathi' } }),accordEntryTrans.collapse,dataset_translations_down.scrollTo"> in Marathi </div> <div class="hp tc-bd fs14 lp-5 lpl-10 lpr-10 lmb-5" role="button" tabindex="0" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateDictTrans: { dataset: 'english-japanese', dataset_text: 'in Japanese' } }),accordEntryTrans.collapse,dataset_translations_down.scrollTo"> in Japanese </div> <div class="hp tc-bd fs14 lp-5 lpl-10 lpr-10 lmb-5" role="button" tabindex="0" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateDictTrans: { dataset: 'english-turkish', dataset_text: 'in Turkish' } }),accordEntryTrans.collapse,dataset_translations_down.scrollTo"> in Turkish </div> <div class="hp tc-bd fs14 lp-5 lpl-10 lpr-10 lmb-5" role="button" tabindex="0" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateDictTrans: { dataset: 'english-french', dataset_text: 'in French' } }),accordEntryTrans.collapse,dataset_translations_down.scrollTo"> in French </div> <div class="hp tc-bd fs14 lp-5 lpl-10 lpr-10 lmb-5" role="button" tabindex="0" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateDictTrans: { dataset: 'english-catalan', dataset_text: 'in Catalan' } }),accordEntryTrans.collapse,dataset_translations_down.scrollTo"> in Catalan </div> <div class="hp tc-bd fs14 lp-5 lpl-10 lpr-10 lmb-5" role="button" tabindex="0" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateDictTrans: { dataset: 'english-dutch', dataset_text: 'in Dutch' } }),accordEntryTrans.collapse,dataset_translations_down.scrollTo"> in Dutch </div> <div class="hp tc-bd fs14 lp-5 lpl-10 lpr-10 lmb-5" role="button" tabindex="0" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateDictTrans: { dataset: 'english-tamil', dataset_text: 'in Tamil' } }),accordEntryTrans.collapse,dataset_translations_down.scrollTo"> in Tamil </div> <div class="hp tc-bd fs14 lp-5 lpl-10 lpr-10 lmb-5" role="button" tabindex="0" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateDictTrans: { dataset: 'english-hindi', dataset_text: 'in Hindi' } }),accordEntryTrans.collapse,dataset_translations_down.scrollTo"> in Hindi </div> <div class="hp tc-bd fs14 lp-5 lpl-10 lpr-10 lmb-5" role="button" tabindex="0" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateDictTrans: { dataset: 'english-gujarati', dataset_text: 'in Gujarati' } }),accordEntryTrans.collapse,dataset_translations_down.scrollTo"> in Gujarati </div> <div class="hp tc-bd fs14 lp-5 lpl-10 lpr-10 lmb-5" role="button" tabindex="0" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateDictTrans: { dataset: 'english-danish', dataset_text: 'in Danish' } }),accordEntryTrans.collapse,dataset_translations_down.scrollTo"> in Danish </div> <div class="hp tc-bd fs14 lp-5 lpl-10 lpr-10 lmb-5" role="button" tabindex="0" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateDictTrans: { dataset: 'english-swedish', dataset_text: 'in Swedish' } }),accordEntryTrans.collapse,dataset_translations_down.scrollTo"> in Swedish </div> <div class="hp tc-bd fs14 lp-5 lpl-10 lpr-10 lmb-5" role="button" tabindex="0" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateDictTrans: { dataset: 'english-malaysian', dataset_text: 'in Malay' } }),accordEntryTrans.collapse,dataset_translations_down.scrollTo"> in Malay </div> <div class="hp tc-bd fs14 lp-5 lpl-10 lpr-10 lmb-5" role="button" tabindex="0" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateDictTrans: { dataset: 'english-german', dataset_text: 'in German' } }),accordEntryTrans.collapse,dataset_translations_down.scrollTo"> in German </div> <div class="hp tc-bd fs14 lp-5 lpl-10 lpr-10 lmb-5" role="button" tabindex="0" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateDictTrans: { dataset: 'english-norwegian', dataset_text: 'in Norwegian' } }),accordEntryTrans.collapse,dataset_translations_down.scrollTo"> in Norwegian </div> <div class="hp tc-bd fs14 lp-5 lpl-10 lpr-10 lmb-5" role="button" tabindex="0" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateDictTrans: { dataset: 'english-urdu', dataset_text: 'in Urdu' } }),accordEntryTrans.collapse,dataset_translations_down.scrollTo"> in Urdu </div> <div class="hp tc-bd fs14 lp-5 lpl-10 lpr-10 lmb-5" role="button" tabindex="0" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateDictTrans: { dataset: 'english-ukrainian', dataset_text: 'in Ukrainian' } }),accordEntryTrans.collapse,dataset_translations_down.scrollTo"> in Ukrainian </div> <div class="hp tc-bd fs14 lp-5 lpl-10 lpr-10 lmb-5" role="button" tabindex="0" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateDictTrans: { dataset: 'english-russian', dataset_text: 'in Russian' } }),accordEntryTrans.collapse,dataset_translations_down.scrollTo"> in Russian </div> <div class="hp tc-bd fs14 lp-5 lpl-10 lpr-10 lmb-5" role="button" tabindex="0" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateDictTrans: { dataset: 'english-telugu', dataset_text: 'in Telugu' } }),accordEntryTrans.collapse,dataset_translations_down.scrollTo"> in Telugu </div> <div class="hp tc-bd fs14 lp-5 lpl-10 lpr-10 lmb-5" role="button" tabindex="0" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateDictTrans: { dataset: 'english-arabic', dataset_text: 'in Arabic' } }),accordEntryTrans.collapse,dataset_translations_down.scrollTo"> in Arabic </div> <div class="hp tc-bd fs14 lp-5 lpl-10 lpr-10 lmb-5" role="button" tabindex="0" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateDictTrans: { dataset: 'english-bengali', dataset_text: 'in Bengali' } }),accordEntryTrans.collapse,dataset_translations_down.scrollTo"> in Bengali </div> <div class="hp tc-bd fs14 lp-5 lpl-10 lpr-10 lmb-5" role="button" tabindex="0" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateDictTrans: { dataset: 'english-czech', dataset_text: 'in Czech' } }),accordEntryTrans.collapse,dataset_translations_down.scrollTo"> in Czech </div> <div class="hp tc-bd fs14 lp-5 lpl-10 lpr-10 lmb-5" role="button" tabindex="0" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateDictTrans: { dataset: 'english-indonesian', dataset_text: 'in Indonesian' } }),accordEntryTrans.collapse,dataset_translations_down.scrollTo"> in Indonesian </div> <div class="hp tc-bd fs14 lp-5 lpl-10 lpr-10 lmb-5" role="button" tabindex="0" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateDictTrans: { dataset: 'english-thai', dataset_text: 'in Thai' } }),accordEntryTrans.collapse,dataset_translations_down.scrollTo"> in Thai </div> <div class="hp tc-bd fs14 lp-5 lpl-10 lpr-10 lmb-5" role="button" tabindex="0" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateDictTrans: { dataset: 'english-vietnamese', dataset_text: 'in Vietnamese' } }),accordEntryTrans.collapse,dataset_translations_down.scrollTo"> in Vietnamese </div> <div class="hp tc-bd fs14 lp-5 lpl-10 lpr-10 lmb-5" role="button" tabindex="0" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateDictTrans: { dataset: 'english-polish', dataset_text: 'in Polish' } }),accordEntryTrans.collapse,dataset_translations_down.scrollTo"> in Polish </div> <div class="hp tc-bd fs14 lp-5 lpl-10 lpr-10 lmb-5" role="button" tabindex="0" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateDictTrans: { dataset: 'english-korean', dataset_text: 'in Korean' } }),accordEntryTrans.collapse,dataset_translations_down.scrollTo"> in Korean </div> <div class="hp tc-bd fs14 lp-5 lpl-10 lpr-10 lmb-5" role="button" tabindex="0" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateDictTrans: { dataset: 'english-italian', dataset_text: 'in Italian' } }),accordEntryTrans.collapse,dataset_translations_down.scrollTo"> in Italian </div> </div> </div> </section> </amp-accordion> <div> <div class="pr lmt-10 nojs" [class]="stateDictTrans.dataset == 'english-marathi' ? 'pr lmt-10' : 'pr lmt-10 nojs'"> <div class="pr bw lp-10 lmt-5"> <span class="pa cs-tw"></span> <div class="tc-bb tb lpb-25" lang="mr"> सोडणे, निघणे, विसरणे… </div> <div class="pa pr0 pb0 lp-5 fs13"> <a href="/dictionary/english-marathi/leave" class="hbtn hbtn-tab bh tc-w" title="leave: Marathi translation"> See more </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="pr lmt-10 nojs" [class]="stateDictTrans.dataset == 'english-japanese' ? 'pr lmt-10' : 'pr lmt-10 nojs'"> <div class="pr bw lp-10 lmt-5"> <span class="pa cs-tw"></span> <div class="tc-bb tb lpb-25" lang="ja"> （場所）を出る, ～を置いていく, ～を残す… </div> <div class="pa pr0 pb0 lp-5 fs13"> <a href="/dictionary/english-japanese/leave" class="hbtn hbtn-tab bh tc-w" title="leave: Japanese translation"> See more </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="pr lmt-10 nojs" [class]="stateDictTrans.dataset == 'english-turkish' ? 'pr lmt-10' : 'pr lmt-10 nojs'"> <div class="pr bw lp-10 lmt-5"> <span class="pa cs-tw"></span> <div class="tc-bb tb lpb-25" lang="tr"> ...dan/den ayrılmak/çıkmak, bırakmak, terketmek… </div> <div class="pa pr0 pb0 lp-5 fs13"> <a href="/dictionary/english-turkish/leave" class="hbtn hbtn-tab bh tc-w" title="leave Turkish translation"> See more </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="pr lmt-10 nojs" [class]="stateDictTrans.dataset == 'english-french' ? 'pr lmt-10' : 'pr lmt-10 nojs'"> <div class="pr bw lp-10 lmt-5"> <span class="pa cs-tw"></span> <div class="tc-bb tb lpb-25" lang="fr"> partir, quitter, arrêter… </div> <div class="pa pr0 pb0 lp-5 fs13"> <a href="/dictionary/english-french/leave" class="hbtn hbtn-tab bh tc-w" title="leave: French translation"> See more </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="pr lmt-10 nojs" [class]="stateDictTrans.dataset == 'english-catalan' ? 'pr lmt-10' : 'pr lmt-10 nojs'"> <div class="pr bw lp-10 lmt-5"> <span class="pa cs-tw"></span> <div class="tc-bb tb lpb-25" lang="ca"> sortir (de), anar-se’n (de), deixar… </div> <div class="pa pr0 pb0 lp-5 fs13"> <a href="/dictionary/english-catalan/leave" class="hbtn hbtn-tab bh tc-w" title="leave: Catalan translation"> See more </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="pr lmt-10 nojs" [class]="stateDictTrans.dataset == 'english-dutch' ? 'pr lmt-10' : 'pr lmt-10 nojs'"> <div class="pr bw lp-10 lmt-5"> <span class="pa cs-tw"></span> <div class="tc-bb tb lpb-25" lang="nl"> verlaten, weggaan, achterlaten… </div> <div class="pa pr0 pb0 lp-5 fs13"> <a href="/dictionary/english-dutch/leave" class="hbtn hbtn-tab bh tc-w" title="leave: Dutch translation"> See more </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="pr lmt-10 nojs" [class]="stateDictTrans.dataset == 'english-tamil' ? 'pr lmt-10' : 'pr lmt-10 nojs'"> <div class="pr bw lp-10 lmt-5"> <span class="pa cs-tw"></span> <div class="tc-bb tb lpb-25" lang="ta"> யாரையோ அல்லது ஏதோவொன்றிலிருந்து விலகி, குறுகிய காலத்திற்கு அல்லது நிரந்தரமாக செல்ல, வேண்டுமென்றோ அல்லது தற்செயலாகவோ நீங்கள் செல்லும்போது எதையாவது அல்லது ஒருவரை உங்களுடன் அழைத்துச் செல்லாதிருத்தல்… </div> <div class="pa pr0 pb0 lp-5 fs13"> <a href="/dictionary/english-tamil/leave" class="hbtn hbtn-tab bh tc-w" title="leave: Tamil translation"> See more </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="pr lmt-10 nojs" [class]="stateDictTrans.dataset == 'english-hindi' ? 'pr lmt-10' : 'pr lmt-10 nojs'"> <div class="pr bw lp-10 lmt-5"> <span class="pa cs-tw"></span> <div class="tc-bb tb lpb-25" lang="hi"> चले जाना, एक छोटी अवधि के लिए या सदा के लिए किसी व्यक्ति या किसी चीज़ से दूर चले जाना, (जानबूझ कर या अनजाने में किसी व्यक्ति या वस्तु को) छोड़ना… </div> <div class="pa pr0 pb0 lp-5 fs13"> <a href="/dictionary/english-hindi/leave" class="hbtn hbtn-tab bh tc-w" title="leave: Hindi translation"> See more </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="pr lmt-10 nojs" [class]="stateDictTrans.dataset == 'english-gujarati' ? 'pr lmt-10' : 'pr lmt-10 nojs'"> <div class="pr bw lp-10 lmt-5"> <span class="pa cs-tw"></span> <div class="tc-bb tb lpb-25" lang="gu"> છોડવું, જવું, નીકળવું… </div> <div class="pa pr0 pb0 lp-5 fs13"> <a href="/dictionary/english-gujarati/leave" class="hbtn hbtn-tab bh tc-w" title="leave: Gujarati translation"> See more </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="pr lmt-10 nojs" [class]="stateDictTrans.dataset == 'english-danish' ? 'pr lmt-10' : 'pr lmt-10 nojs'"> <div class="pr bw lp-10 lmt-5"> <span class="pa cs-tw"></span> <div class="tc-bb tb lpb-25" lang="da"> forlade, efterlade, lade… </div> <div class="pa pr0 pb0 lp-5 fs13"> <a href="/dictionary/english-danish/leave" class="hbtn hbtn-tab bh tc-w" title="leave: Danish translation"> See more </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="pr lmt-10 nojs" [class]="stateDictTrans.dataset == 'english-swedish' ? 'pr lmt-10' : 'pr lmt-10 nojs'"> <div class="pr bw lp-10 lmt-5"> <span class="pa cs-tw"></span> <div class="tc-bb tb lpb-25" lang="sv"> lämna, ge sig av, glömma… </div> <div class="pa pr0 pb0 lp-5 fs13"> <a href="/dictionary/english-swedish/leave" class="hbtn hbtn-tab bh tc-w" title="leave: Swedish translation"> See more </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="pr lmt-10 nojs" [class]="stateDictTrans.dataset == 'english-malaysian' ? 'pr lmt-10' : 'pr lmt-10 nojs'"> <div class="pr bw lp-10 lmt-5"> <span class="pa cs-tw"></span> <div class="tc-bb tb lpb-25" lang="ms"> meninggalkan, membiarkan, menyerahkan… </div> <div class="pa pr0 pb0 lp-5 fs13"> <a href="/dictionary/english-malaysian/leave" class="hbtn hbtn-tab bh tc-w" title="leave: Malay translation"> See more </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="pr lmt-10 nojs" [class]="stateDictTrans.dataset == 'english-german' ? 'pr lmt-10' : 'pr lmt-10 nojs'"> <div class="pr bw lp-10 lmt-5"> <span class="pa cs-tw"></span> <div class="tc-bb tb lpb-25" lang="de"> verlassen, aufgeben, zurücklassen… </div> <div class="pa pr0 pb0 lp-5 fs13"> <a href="/dictionary/english-german/leave" class="hbtn hbtn-tab bh tc-w" title="leave: German translation"> See more </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="pr lmt-10 nojs" [class]="stateDictTrans.dataset == 'english-norwegian' ? 'pr lmt-10' : 'pr lmt-10 nojs'"> <div class="pr bw lp-10 lmt-5"> <span class="pa cs-tw"></span> <div class="tc-bb tb lpb-25" lang="no"> dra, reise, slutte… </div> <div class="pa pr0 pb0 lp-5 fs13"> <a href="/dictionary/english-norwegian/leave" class="hbtn hbtn-tab bh tc-w" title="leave: Norwegian translation"> See more </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="pr lmt-10 nojs" [class]="stateDictTrans.dataset == 'english-urdu' ? 'pr lmt-10' : 'pr lmt-10 nojs'"> <div class="pr bw lp-10 lmt-5"> <span class="pa cs-tw"></span> <div class="tc-bb tb lpb-25" lang="ur"> چھوڑنا, جانا, چھوڑکے جانا… </div> <div class="pa pr0 pb0 lp-5 fs13"> <a href="/dictionary/english-urdu/leave" class="hbtn hbtn-tab bh tc-w" title="leave: Urdu translation"> See more </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="pr lmt-10 nojs" [class]="stateDictTrans.dataset == 'english-ukrainian' ? 'pr lmt-10' : 'pr lmt-10 nojs'"> <div class="pr bw lp-10 lmt-5"> <span class="pa cs-tw"></span> <div class="tc-bb tb lpb-25" lang="uk"> від'їжджати, переїжджати, покидати… </div> <div class="pa pr0 pb0 lp-5 fs13"> <a href="/dictionary/english-ukrainian/leave" class="hbtn hbtn-tab bh tc-w" title="leave: Ukrainian translation"> See more </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="pr lmt-10 nojs" [class]="stateDictTrans.dataset == 'english-russian' ? 'pr lmt-10' : 'pr lmt-10 nojs'"> <div class="pr bw lp-10 lmt-5"> <span class="pa cs-tw"></span> <div class="tc-bb tb lpb-25" lang="ru"> уходить, уезжать, покидать… </div> <div class="pa pr0 pb0 lp-5 fs13"> <a href="/dictionary/english-russian/leave" class="hbtn hbtn-tab bh tc-w" title="leave: Russian translation"> See more </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="pr lmt-10 nojs" [class]="stateDictTrans.dataset == 'english-telugu' ? 'pr lmt-10' : 'pr lmt-10 nojs'"> <div class="pr bw lp-10 lmt-5"> <span class="pa cs-tw"></span> <div class="tc-bb tb lpb-25" lang="te"> వెళ్లిపోవటం, ఒదిలేయటం, మిగిలిపోవటం/ ఒదిలేయటం… </div> <div class="pa pr0 pb0 lp-5 fs13"> <a href="/dictionary/english-telugu/leave" class="hbtn hbtn-tab bh tc-w" title="leave: Telugu translation"> See more </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="pr lmt-10 nojs" [class]="stateDictTrans.dataset == 'english-arabic' ? 'pr lmt-10' : 'pr lmt-10 nojs'"> <div class="pr bw lp-10 lmt-5"> <span class="pa cs-tw"></span> <div class="tc-bb tb lpb-25" lang="ar"> يُغادِر, يَتْرُك, إجازة… </div> <div class="pa pr0 pb0 lp-5 fs13"> <a href="/dictionary/english-arabic/leave" class="hbtn hbtn-tab bh tc-w" title="leave: Arabic translation"> See more </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="pr lmt-10 nojs" [class]="stateDictTrans.dataset == 'english-bengali' ? 'pr lmt-10' : 'pr lmt-10 nojs'"> <div class="pr bw lp-10 lmt-5"> <span class="pa cs-tw"></span> <div class="tc-bb tb lpb-25" lang="bn"> চলে যাওয়া, ছেড়ে যাওয়া, বেরিয়ে যাওয়া… </div> <div class="pa pr0 pb0 lp-5 fs13"> <a href="/dictionary/english-bengali/leave" class="hbtn hbtn-tab bh tc-w" title="leave: Bengali translation"> See more </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="pr lmt-10 nojs" [class]="stateDictTrans.dataset == 'english-czech' ? 'pr lmt-10' : 'pr lmt-10 nojs'"> <div class="pr bw lp-10 lmt-5"> <span class="pa cs-tw"></span> <div class="tc-bb tb lpb-25" lang="cs"> odejít, opustit, nechat… </div> <div class="pa pr0 pb0 lp-5 fs13"> <a href="/dictionary/english-czech/leave" class="hbtn hbtn-tab bh tc-w" title="leave: Czech translation"> See more </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="pr lmt-10 nojs" [class]="stateDictTrans.dataset == 'english-indonesian' ? 'pr lmt-10' : 'pr lmt-10 nojs'"> <div class="pr bw lp-10 lmt-5"> <span class="pa cs-tw"></span> <div class="tc-bb tb lpb-25" lang="id"> meninggalkan, membiarkan, menyerahkan… </div> <div class="pa pr0 pb0 lp-5 fs13"> <a href="/dictionary/english-indonesian/leave" class="hbtn hbtn-tab bh tc-w" title="leave: Indonesian translation"> See more </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="pr lmt-10 nojs" [class]="stateDictTrans.dataset == 'english-thai' ? 'pr lmt-10' : 'pr lmt-10 nojs'"> <div class="pr bw lp-10 lmt-5"> <span class="pa cs-tw"></span> <div class="tc-bb tb lpb-25" lang="th"> ออกจาก, ทิ้ง, ละทิ้ง… </div> <div class="pa pr0 pb0 lp-5 fs13"> <a href="/dictionary/english-thai/leave" class="hbtn hbtn-tab bh tc-w" title="leave: Thai translation"> See more </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="pr lmt-10 nojs" [class]="stateDictTrans.dataset == 'english-vietnamese' ? 'pr lmt-10' : 'pr lmt-10 nojs'"> <div class="pr bw lp-10 lmt-5"> <span class="pa cs-tw"></span> <div class="tc-bb tb lpb-25" lang="vi"> bỏ đi, bỏ lại, để lại… </div> <div class="pa pr0 pb0 lp-5 fs13"> <a href="/dictionary/english-vietnamese/leave" class="hbtn hbtn-tab bh tc-w" title="leave: Vietnamese translation"> See more </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="pr lmt-10 nojs" [class]="stateDictTrans.dataset == 'english-polish' ? 'pr lmt-10' : 'pr lmt-10 nojs'"> <div class="pr bw lp-10 lmt-5"> <span class="pa cs-tw"></span> <div class="tc-bb tb lpb-25" lang="pl"> wyjeżdżać, wychodzić, opuszczać… </div> <div class="pa pr0 pb0 lp-5 fs13"> <a href="/dictionary/english-polish/leave" class="hbtn hbtn-tab bh tc-w" title="leave: Polish translation"> See more </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="pr lmt-10 nojs" [class]="stateDictTrans.dataset == 'english-korean' ? 'pr lmt-10' : 'pr lmt-10 nojs'"> <div class="pr bw lp-10 lmt-5"> <span class="pa cs-tw"></span> <div class="tc-bb tb lpb-25" lang="ko"> 떠나다, 두고 오다, 남겨 두다… </div> <div class="pa pr0 pb0 lp-5 fs13"> <a href="/dictionary/english-korean/leave" class="hbtn hbtn-tab bh tc-w" title="leave: Korean translation"> See more </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="pr lmt-10 nojs" [class]="stateDictTrans.dataset == 'english-italian' ? 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meanings in English"> <i class="i i-plus ca_hi" aria-hidden="true"></i> All </header> <div class="ca_b lpl-20 lpr-10 lpb-20"> <ul class="hax hul-u hul-u0 lmb-10"> <li> <a href="/dictionary/english/leave-of-absence" title="leave of absence" class="moreResult" onclick="sendGAEvent('more-result', 'more-result-link')" > <span class='arl3'><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">leave of absence</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="/dictionary/english/sick-leave" title="sick leave" class="moreResult" onclick="sendGAEvent('more-result', 'more-result-link')" > <span class='arl3'><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">sick leave</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="/dictionary/english/paid-leave" title="paid leave" class="moreResult" onclick="sendGAEvent('more-result', 'more-result-link')" > <span class='arl3'><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">paid leave</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="/dictionary/english/shore-leave" title="shore leave" class="moreResult" onclick="sendGAEvent('more-result', 'more-result-link')" > <span class='arl3'><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">shore leave</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="/dictionary/english/annual-leave" title="annual leave" class="moreResult" onclick="sendGAEvent('more-result', 'more-result-link')" > <span class='arl3'><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">annual leave</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="/dictionary/english/family-leave" title="family leave" class="moreResult" onclick="sendGAEvent('more-result', 'more-result-link')" > <span class='arl3'><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">family leave</span></span></span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="/dictionary/english/garden-leave" title="garden leave" class="moreResult" onclick="sendGAEvent('more-result', 'more-result-link')" > <span class='arl3'><span class="base"><span class="hw haf">garden leave</span></span></span> </a> </li> </ul> <a 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class="pos">phrasal verb</span></span></a></li> <li><a href="/dictionary/english/leave-out" title="leave out something/someone phrasal verb"><span class='arl5'><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">leave out <span class="obj">something/someone</span></span></span> <span class="pos">phrasal verb</span></span></a></li> <li><a href="/dictionary/english/leave-for-to" title="leave sth for/to sb"><span class='arl5'><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">leave sth for/to sb</span></span></span></a></li> <li><a href="/dictionary/english/leave-off" title="leave off! phrasal verb"><span class='arl5'><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">leave off!</span></span> <span class="pos">phrasal verb</span></span></a></li> <li><a href="/dictionary/english/leave-off" title="leave off (something/doing something) phrasal verb"><span class='arl5'><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">leave off (<span class="obj">something/doing something</span>)</span></span> <span class="pos">phrasal verb</span></span></a></li> <li><a href="/dictionary/english/leave-out" title="leave sb/sth out"><span class='arl5'><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">leave sb/sth out</span></span></span></a></li> </ul> <a href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/search/english/?q=leave&type=pv" class="tb" title="All phrasal verb meanings for leave in English" rel="nofollow"> See all phrasal verb meanings </a> </div> </section> <section> <header class="ca_h lpl-0" title="Meanings for “leave” in idioms in English"> <i class="i i-plus ca_hi" aria-hidden="true"></i> Idioms and phrases </header> <div class="ca_b lpl-20 lpr-10 lpb-20"> <ul class="hax hul-u hul-u0 lmb-10"> <li><a href="/dictionary/english/leave-a-bad-taste-in-mouth" title="leave a bad taste (in your mouth) idiom"><span class='arl6'><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">leave a bad taste (in <span class="obj">your</span> mouth)</span></span> <span class="pos">idiom</span></span></a></li> <li><a href="/dictionary/english/leave-a-lot-to-be-desired" title="leave a lot to be desired idiom"><span class='arl6'><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">leave a lot to be desired</span></span> <span class="pos">idiom</span></span></a></li> <li><a href="/dictionary/english/leave-cold" title="leave someone cold idiom"><span class='arl6'><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">leave <span class="obj">someone</span> cold</span></span> <span class="pos">idiom</span></span></a></li> <li><a href="/dictionary/english/leave-hanging" title="leave someone hanging idiom"><span class='arl6'><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">leave <span class="obj">someone</span> hanging</span></span> <span class="pos">idiom</span></span></a></li> <li><a href="/dictionary/english/leave-high-and-dry" title="leave someone high and dry idiom"><span class='arl6'><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">leave <span class="obj">someone</span> high and dry</span></span> <span class="pos">idiom</span></span></a></li> <li><a href="/dictionary/english/leave-in-the-lurch" title="leave someone in the lurch idiom"><span class='arl6'><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">leave <span class="obj">someone</span> in the lurch</span></span> <span class="pos">idiom</span></span></a></li> <li><a href="/dictionary/english/leave-it-at-that" title="leave it at that idiom"><span class='arl6'><span class="base"><span class="phrase haf">leave it at that</span></span> <span class="pos">idiom</span></span></a></li> </ul> <a href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/search/english/?q=leave&type=idiom" class="tb" title="All idiom meanings of leave in English" rel="nofollow"> See all idioms and phrases </a> </div> </section> </amp-accordion> </div> </aside> <div id='ad_houseslot_a' class='am-default_moreslots '> <script type="text/javascript">iaw.cmd.push(function() { iaw.display('ad_houseslot_a'); });</script> </div> <div class="pr bw hbss x lmb-25"> <div class="pr boa lp-5 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'hdb hax lp-10 lpl-15 lpr-15 hp on' : 'hdb hax lp-10 lpl-15 lpr-15 hp'" on="tap: AMP.setState({ stateSidebarNav: { dict: !stateSidebarNav.dict } })"> <span class="pr hdb tb"> Dictionary <i class="i i-plus ibd pa pr0 lpt-2" [class]="stateSidebarNav.dict ? 'i i-minus ibd pa pr0 lpt-2' : 'i i-plus ibd pa pr0 lpt-2'" aria-hidden="true"></i> </span> </span> <div class="hdn" [class]="stateSidebarNav.dict ? '' : 'hdn'"> <div class="lmb-0 lbt lb-cm"> <span class="hdb hax lp-10 lpl-0 lpr-15 hp" [class]="stateSidebarNav.def ? 'pr hdb hax lp-10 lpl-15 lpr-15 hp on' : 'hdb hax lp-10 lpl-15 lpr-15 hp'" on="tap: AMP.setState({ stateSidebarNav: { def: ! stateSidebarNav.def } })"> <span class="pr hdb"> <span class="fs12 tb tcu">Definitions</span> <i class="i i-plus ibd pa pr0 lpt-2" [class]="stateSidebarNav.def ? 'i i-minus ibd pa pr0 lpt-2' : 'i i-plus ibd pa pr0 lpt-2'" aria-hidden="true"></i> </span> </span> <div class="hdn" [class]="stateSidebarNav.def ? '' : 'hdn'"> <div class="han lpl-15 lpr-15 lmb-15"> <div class="tc-bl lmb-5 lmt--3 break">Clear explanations of natural written and spoken English</div> <div class="fs16 lpt-5 lpb-3"><a href='/dictionary/english/'>English</a></div> <div class="fs16 lpt-5 lpb-3"><a href='/dictionary/learner-english/'>Learner’s Dictionary</a></div> <div class="fs16 lpt-5 lpb-3"><a href='/dictionary/essential-british-english/'>Essential British English</a></div> <div class="fs16 lpt-5 lpb-3"><a href='/dictionary/essential-american-english/'>Essential American English</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="lmb-0 lbt lb-cm"> <span class="hdb hax lp-10 lpl-15 lpr-15 hp" [class]="stateSidebarNav.trans ? 'hdb hax lp-10 lpl-15 lpr-15 hp on' : 'hdb hax lp-10 lpl-15 lpr-15 hp'" on="tap: AMP.setState({ stateSidebarNav: { trans: ! stateSidebarNav.trans } })"> <span class="pr hdb"> <span class="fs12 tb tcu">Translations</span> <i class="i i-plus ibd pa pr0 lpt-2" [class]="stateSidebarNav.trans ? 'i i-minus ibd pa pr0 lpt-2' : 'i i-plus ibd pa pr0 lpt-2'" aria-hidden="true"></i> </span> </span> <div class="hdn" [class]="stateSidebarNav.trans ? '' : 'hdn'"> <div class="han lpl-15 lpr-15 lmb-15"> <div class="tc-bl lmb-5 lmt--3 break"> Click on the arrows to change the translation direction. </div> <div class="tb fs14 lpt-5 lpb-5 lmb-5"> <amp-state id="stateSidebarNavBi"> <script type="application/json"> { "english_chinese_simplified": false, "english_chinese_traditional": false, "english_dutch": false, "english_french": false, "english_german": false, "english_indonesian": false, "english_italian": false, "english_japanese": false, "english_norwegian": false, "english_polish": false, "english_portuguese": false, "english_spanish": false, "english_swedish": false, "erroneous_extra_item": false } </script> </amp-state> Bilingual Dictionaries </div> <div class="fs16 lpt-3 lmb-5"> <i class="hp i i-exchange fs14 hv0 tc-p lpl-5 lpr-5" aria-hidden="true" role="button" on="tap: AMP.setState({ stateSidebarNavBi: { english_chinese_simplified: ! stateSidebarNavBi.english_chinese_simplified } })" title="Change language direction" tabindex="0"></i> <a href='/dictionary/english-chinese-simplified/' [class]="stateSidebarNavBi.english_chinese_simplified ? 'hdn' : ''" data-dictCode="english-chinese-simplified" title="Cambridge English-Chinese (Simplified) Dictionary">English–Chinese (Simplified)</a> <a href='/dictionary/chinese-simplified-english/' class="hdn" [class]="stateSidebarNavBi.english_chinese_simplified ? '' : 'hdn'" data-dictCode="chinese-simplified-english" title="Cambridge Chinese (Simplified)-English Dictionary">Chinese (Simplified)–English</a> </div> <div class="fs16 lpt-3 lmb-5"> <i class="hp i i-exchange fs14 hv0 tc-p lpl-5 lpr-5" aria-hidden="true" role="button" on="tap: AMP.setState({ stateSidebarNavBi: { english_chinese_traditional: ! stateSidebarNavBi.english_chinese_traditional } })" title="Change language direction" tabindex="0"></i> <a href='/dictionary/english-chinese-traditional/' [class]="stateSidebarNavBi.english_chinese_traditional ? 'hdn' : ''" data-dictCode="english-chinese-traditional" title="Cambridge English-Chinese (Traditional) Dictionary">English–Chinese (Traditional)</a> <a href='/dictionary/chinese-traditional-english/' class="hdn" [class]="stateSidebarNavBi.english_chinese_traditional ? '' : 'hdn'" data-dictCode="chinese-traditional-english" title="Cambridge Chinese (Traditional)-English Dictionary">Chinese (Traditional)–English</a> </div> <div class="fs16 lpt-3 lmb-5"> <i class="hp i i-exchange fs14 hv0 tc-p lpl-5 lpr-5" aria-hidden="true" role="button" on="tap: AMP.setState({ stateSidebarNavBi: { english_dutch: ! stateSidebarNavBi.english_dutch } })" title="Change language direction" tabindex="0"></i> <a href='/dictionary/english-dutch/' [class]="stateSidebarNavBi.english_dutch ? 'hdn' : ''" data-dictCode="english-dutch" title="English-Dutch Dictionary">English–Dutch</a> <a href='/dictionary/dutch-english/' class="hdn" [class]="stateSidebarNavBi.english_dutch ? '' : 'hdn'" data-dictCode="dutch-english" title="Dutch-English Dictionary">Dutch–English</a> </div> <div class="fs16 lpt-3 lmb-5"> <i class="hp i i-exchange fs14 hv0 tc-p lpl-5 lpr-5" aria-hidden="true" role="button" on="tap: AMP.setState({ stateSidebarNavBi: { english_french: ! stateSidebarNavBi.english_french } })" title="Change language direction" tabindex="0"></i> <a href='/dictionary/english-french/' [class]="stateSidebarNavBi.english_french ? 'hdn' : ''" data-dictCode="english-french" title="English-French Dictionary">English–French</a> <a href='/dictionary/french-english/' class="hdn" [class]="stateSidebarNavBi.english_french ? '' : 'hdn'" data-dictCode="french-english" title="French-English Dictionary">French–English</a> </div> <div class="fs16 lpt-3 lmb-5"> <i class="hp i i-exchange fs14 hv0 tc-p lpl-5 lpr-5" aria-hidden="true" role="button" on="tap: AMP.setState({ stateSidebarNavBi: { english_german: ! stateSidebarNavBi.english_german } })" title="Change language direction" tabindex="0"></i> <a href='/dictionary/english-german/' [class]="stateSidebarNavBi.english_german ? 'hdn' : ''" data-dictCode="english-german" title="English-German Dictionary">English–German</a> <a href='/dictionary/german-english/' class="hdn" [class]="stateSidebarNavBi.english_german ? '' : 'hdn'" data-dictCode="german-english" title="German-English Dictionary">German–English</a> </div> <div class="fs16 lpt-3 lmb-5"> <i class="hp i i-exchange fs14 hv0 tc-p lpl-5 lpr-5" aria-hidden="true" role="button" on="tap: AMP.setState({ stateSidebarNavBi: { english_indonesian: ! stateSidebarNavBi.english_indonesian } })" title="Change language direction" tabindex="0"></i> <a href='/dictionary/english-indonesian/' [class]="stateSidebarNavBi.english_indonesian ? 'hdn' : ''" data-dictCode="english-indonesian" title="English-Indonesian Dictionary">English–Indonesian</a> <a href='/dictionary/indonesian-english/' class="hdn" [class]="stateSidebarNavBi.english_indonesian ? '' : 'hdn'" data-dictCode="indonesian-english" title="Indonesian-English Dictionary">Indonesian–English</a> </div> <div class="fs16 lpt-3 lmb-5"> <i class="hp i i-exchange fs14 hv0 tc-p lpl-5 lpr-5" aria-hidden="true" role="button" on="tap: AMP.setState({ stateSidebarNavBi: { english_italian: ! stateSidebarNavBi.english_italian } })" title="Change language direction" tabindex="0"></i> <a href='/dictionary/english-italian/' [class]="stateSidebarNavBi.english_italian ? 'hdn' : ''" data-dictCode="english-italian" title="Cambridge English-Italian Dictionary">English–Italian</a> <a href='/dictionary/italian-english/' class="hdn" [class]="stateSidebarNavBi.english_italian ? '' : 'hdn'" data-dictCode="italian-english" title="Italian-English Dictionary">Italian–English</a> </div> <div class="fs16 lpt-3 lmb-5"> <i class="hp i i-exchange fs14 hv0 tc-p lpl-5 lpr-5" aria-hidden="true" role="button" on="tap: AMP.setState({ stateSidebarNavBi: { english_japanese: ! stateSidebarNavBi.english_japanese } })" title="Change language direction" tabindex="0"></i> <a href='/dictionary/english-japanese/' [class]="stateSidebarNavBi.english_japanese ? 'hdn' : ''" data-dictCode="english-japanese" title="Cambridge English-Japanese Dictionary">English–Japanese</a> <a href='/dictionary/japanese-english/' class="hdn" [class]="stateSidebarNavBi.english_japanese ? '' : 'hdn'" data-dictCode="japanese-english" title="Japanese-English Dictionary">Japanese–English</a> </div> <div class="fs16 lpt-3 lmb-5"> <i class="hp i i-exchange fs14 hv0 tc-p lpl-5 lpr-5" aria-hidden="true" role="button" on="tap: AMP.setState({ stateSidebarNavBi: { english_norwegian: ! stateSidebarNavBi.english_norwegian } })" title="Change language direction" tabindex="0"></i> <a href='/dictionary/english-norwegian/' [class]="stateSidebarNavBi.english_norwegian ? 'hdn' : ''" data-dictCode="english-norwegian" title="English-Norwegian Dictionary">English–Norwegian</a> <a href='/dictionary/norwegian-english/' class="hdn" [class]="stateSidebarNavBi.english_norwegian ? '' : 'hdn'" data-dictCode="norwegian-english" title="Norwegian-English Dictionary">Norwegian–English</a> </div> <div class="fs16 lpt-3 lmb-5"> <i class="hp i i-exchange fs14 hv0 tc-p lpl-5 lpr-5" aria-hidden="true" role="button" on="tap: AMP.setState({ stateSidebarNavBi: { english_polish: ! stateSidebarNavBi.english_polish } })" title="Change language direction" tabindex="0"></i> <a href='/dictionary/english-polish/' [class]="stateSidebarNavBi.english_polish ? 'hdn' : ''" data-dictCode="english-polish" title="Cambridge English-Polish Dictionary">English–Polish</a> <a href='/dictionary/polish-english/' class="hdn" [class]="stateSidebarNavBi.english_polish ? '' : 'hdn'" data-dictCode="polish-english" title="Polish-English Dictionary">Polish–English</a> </div> <div class="fs16 lpt-3 lmb-5"> <i class="hp i i-exchange fs14 hv0 tc-p lpl-5 lpr-5" aria-hidden="true" role="button" on="tap: AMP.setState({ stateSidebarNavBi: { english_portuguese: ! stateSidebarNavBi.english_portuguese } })" title="Change language direction" tabindex="0"></i> <a href='/dictionary/english-portuguese/' [class]="stateSidebarNavBi.english_portuguese ? 'hdn' : ''" data-dictCode="english-portuguese" title="Cambridge English-Portuguese Dictionary">English–Portuguese</a> <a href='/dictionary/portuguese-english/' class="hdn" [class]="stateSidebarNavBi.english_portuguese ? '' : 'hdn'" data-dictCode="portuguese-english" title="Portuguese-English Dictionary">Portuguese–English</a> </div> <div class="fs16 lpt-3 lmb-5"> <i class="hp i i-exchange fs14 hv0 tc-p lpl-5 lpr-5" aria-hidden="true" role="button" on="tap: AMP.setState({ stateSidebarNavBi: { english_spanish: ! stateSidebarNavBi.english_spanish } })" title="Change language direction" tabindex="0"></i> <a href='/dictionary/english-spanish/' [class]="stateSidebarNavBi.english_spanish ? 'hdn' : ''" data-dictCode="english-spanish" title="English-Spanish Dictionary">English–Spanish</a> <a href='/dictionary/spanish-english/' class="hdn" [class]="stateSidebarNavBi.english_spanish ? '' : 'hdn'" data-dictCode="spanish-english" title="Diccionario Español-inglés">Spanish–English</a> </div> <div class="fs16 lpt-3 lmb-5"> <i class="hp i i-exchange fs14 hv0 tc-p lpl-5 lpr-5" aria-hidden="true" role="button" on="tap: AMP.setState({ stateSidebarNavBi: { english_swedish: ! stateSidebarNavBi.english_swedish } })" title="Change language direction" tabindex="0"></i> <a href='/dictionary/english-swedish/' [class]="stateSidebarNavBi.english_swedish ? 'hdn' : ''" data-dictCode="english-swedish" title="English-Swedish Dictionary">English–Swedish</a> <a href='/dictionary/swedish-english/' class="hdn" [class]="stateSidebarNavBi.english_swedish ? '' : 'hdn'" data-dictCode="swedish-english" title="Swedish-English Dictionary">Swedish–English</a> </div> </div> <div class="han lpl-15 lpr-15 lmb-15"> <div class="tb fs14 lpt-5 lpb-5 lmb-5">Semi-bilingual Dictionaries</div> <div class="fs16 lpt-3 lmb-5"> <a href='/dictionary/english-arabic/' title="Cambridge English-Arabic Dictionary">English–Arabic </a> </div> <div class="fs16 lpt-3 lmb-5"> <a href='/dictionary/english-bengali/' title="Cambridge English-Bengali Dictionary">English–Bengali </a> </div> <div class="fs16 lpt-3 lmb-5"> <a href='/dictionary/english-catalan/' title="Cambridge English-Catalan Dictionary">English–Catalan </a> </div> <div class="fs16 lpt-3 lmb-5"> <a href='/dictionary/english-czech/' title="English-Czech Dictionary">English–Czech </a> </div> <div class="fs16 lpt-3 lmb-5"> <a href='/dictionary/english-danish/' title="English-Danish Dictionary">English–Danish </a> </div> <div class="fs16 lpt-3 lmb-5"> <a href='/dictionary/english-gujarati/' title="English-Gujarati Dictionary">English–Gujarati </a> </div> <div class="fs16 lpt-3 lmb-5"> <a href='/dictionary/english-hindi/' title="English-Hindi Dictionary">English–Hindi </a> </div> <div class="fs16 lpt-3 lmb-5"> <a href='/dictionary/english-korean/' title="Cambridge English-Korean Dictionary">English–Korean </a> </div> <div class="fs16 lpt-3 lmb-5"> <a href='/dictionary/english-malaysian/' title="English-Malay Dictionary">English–Malay </a> </div> <div class="fs16 lpt-3 lmb-5"> <a href='/dictionary/english-marathi/' title="English-Marathi Dictionary">English–Marathi </a> </div> <div class="fs16 lpt-3 lmb-5"> <a href='/dictionary/english-russian/' title="Cambridge English-Russian Dictionary">English–Russian </a> </div> <div class="fs16 lpt-3 lmb-5"> <a href='/dictionary/english-tamil/' title="English-Tamil Dictionary">English–Tamil </a> </div> <div class="fs16 lpt-3 lmb-5"> <a href='/dictionary/english-telugu/' title="English-Telugu Dictionary">English–Telugu </a> </div> <div class="fs16 lpt-3 lmb-5"> <a href='/dictionary/english-thai/' title="English-Thai Dictionary">English–Thai </a> </div> <div class="fs16 lpt-3 lmb-5"> <a href='/dictionary/english-turkish/' title="English-Turkish Dictionary, İngilizce-Türkçe Çeviri">English–Turkish </a> </div> <div class="fs16 lpt-3 lmb-5"> <a href='/dictionary/english-ukrainian/' title="English-Ukrainian Dictionary">English–Ukrainian </a> </div> <div class="fs16 lpt-3 lmb-5"> <a href='/dictionary/english-urdu/' title="English-Urdu Dictionary">English–Urdu </a> </div> <div class="fs16 lpt-3 lmb-5"> <a href='/dictionary/english-vietnamese/' title="English-Vietnamese Dictionary">English–Vietnamese </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="lbb lb-cm hlh21"><a href="/translate/" class="hdb tb hax lp-10 lpl-15 lpr-15">Translate</a></div> <div class="lbb lb-cm hlh21"><a href="/grammar/british-grammar/" class="hdb tb hax lp-10 lpl-15 lpr-15">Grammar</a></div> <div class="lbb lb-cm hlh21"><a href="/thesaurus/" class="hdb tb hax lp-10 lpl-15 lpr-15">Thesaurus</a></div> <div class="lbb lb-cm hlh21"><a href="/pronunciation/" class="hdb tb hax lp-10 lpl-15 lpr-15">Pronunciation</a></div> <div class="lbb lb-cm hlh21"><a href="/plus/" class="hdb tb hax lp-10 lpl-15 lpr-15">Cambridge Dictionary +Plus</a></div> <div class="lbb lb-cm hlh21"><a href="https://cambridgedictionaryshop.com/?utm_source=CDO&utm_medium=mainnav&utm_campaign=merchandise&utm_id=Experiments" target="_blank" class="hdb tb hax lp-10 lpl-15 lpr-15 iwc-f9">Shop<sup class="fs6 i ibd i-external-link-alt"></a></div> <div class="hdn hdb-s lbb lb-cm hlh21 tc-bd"> <section amp-access="loggedIn"> <span class="hdb hax lp-10 lpl-15 lpr-15 hp" [class]="stateSidebarNav.login ? 'hdb hax lp-10 lpl-15 lpr-15 hp on' : 'hdb hax lp-10 lpl-15 lpr-15 hp'" on="tap: AMP.setState({ stateSidebarNav: { login: !stateSidebarNav.login } })"> <span class="pr hdb tb"> <template amp-access-template type="amp-mustache"> <i class="i i-user ibd fs16 hv-2 lpr-2" aria-hidden="true"></i> {{userName}} </template> <i class="i i-plus ibd pa pr0 lpt-2" [class]="stateSidebarNav.login ? 'i i-minus ibd pa pr0 lmt--19' : 'i i-plus ibd pa pr0 lmt--19'" aria-hidden="true"></i> </span> </span> <div class="hdn" [class]="stateSidebarNav.login ? 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'i i-minus ibd pa pr0 lpt-2' : 'i i-plus ibd pa pr0 lpt-2'" aria-hidden="true"></i> </span> </span> <div class="lpl-15 lpr-15" [class]="stateSidebarDict.recent ? 'lpl-15 lpr-15' : 'hdn'"> <div class="pr tc-d fs16 lmb-20"> <div amp-access="1=1"> <template amp-access-template type="amp-mustache"> {{#preferredDictionaries}} <span class="hp hdb lmb-5 hp" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateSearch: { dataset: '{{dataCode}}', dataset_text: '{{name}}', dataset_search: 'Search {{name}}', isbilang: false} }), sidebarDict.close, searchword.focus" role="button" aria-label="Set dictionary search to {{name}}" tabindex="0"> {{name}} </span> {{/preferredDictionaries}} </template> </div> <div class="pa p0 bw" [class]="stateSidebarDict.open ? 'hdn' : 'pa p0 bw'"> <span class="pa p0 bload"></span> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="lbt lb-cm"> <span class="hdb hax lp-10 lpl-15 lpr-15 hp" on="tap: AMP.setState({ stateSidebarDict: { def: ! stateSidebarDict.def } })"> <span class="pr hdb"> <span class="fs12 tcu">Definitions</span> <i aria-hidden="true" class="i i-minus ibd pa pr0 lpt-2" [class]="stateSidebarDict.def ? 'i i-minus ibd pa pr0 lpt-2' : 'i i-plus ibd pa pr0 lpt-2'"> </i> </span> </span> <div class="lpl-15 lpr-15" [class]="stateSidebarDict.def ? 'lpl-15 lpr-15' : 'hdn'"> <div class="tc-bl lmb-5 lmt--3 break"> Clear explanations of natural written and spoken English </div> <div class="hul-u tc-d fs16 hlh1_5 lmb-20"> <span data-dictCode="english" class="hp hdb hp" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateSearch: { dataset: 'english', dataset_text: 'English', dataset_search: 'Search English', isbilang: false } }), sidebarDict.close, searchword.focus" role="button" aria-label="Set dictionary search to English" tabindex="0" title="English">English</span> <span data-dictCode="learner-english" class="hp hdb hp" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateSearch: { dataset: 'learner-english', dataset_text: 'Learner’s Dictionary', dataset_search: 'Search Learner’s Dictionary', isbilang: false } }), sidebarDict.close, searchword.focus" role="button" aria-label="Set dictionary search to Learner’s Dictionary" tabindex="0" title="Learner’s Dictionary">Learner’s Dictionary</span> <span data-dictCode="essential-british-english" class="hp hdb hp" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateSearch: { dataset: 'essential-british-english', dataset_text: 'Essential British English', dataset_search: 'Search Essential British English', isbilang: false } }), sidebarDict.close, searchword.focus" role="button" aria-label="Set dictionary search to Essential British English" tabindex="0" title="Essential British English">Essential British English</span> <span data-dictCode="essential-american-english" class="hp hdb hp" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateSearch: { dataset: 'essential-american-english', dataset_text: 'Essential American English', dataset_search: 'Search Essential American English', isbilang: false } }), sidebarDict.close, searchword.focus" role="button" aria-label="Set dictionary search to Essential American English" tabindex="0" title="Essential American English">Essential American English</span> </div> </div> </li> <li class="lbt lb-cm"> <span class="hdb hax lp-10 lpl-15 lpr-15 hp" on="tap: AMP.setState({ stateSidebarDict: { gram: ! stateSidebarDict.gram } })"> <span class="pr hdb"> <span class="fs12 tcu">Grammar and thesaurus</span> <i aria-hidden="true" class="i i-minus ibd pa pr0 lpt-2" [class]="stateSidebarDict.gram ? 'i i-minus ibd pa pr0 lpt-2' : 'i i-plus ibd pa pr0 lpt-2'"> </i> </span> </span> <div class="lpl-15 lpr-15" [class]="stateSidebarDict.gram ? 'lpl-15 lpr-15' : 'hdn'"> <div class="tc-bl lmb-5 lmt--3 break"> Usage explanations of natural written and spoken English </div> <div class="hul-u tc-d fs16 hlh1_5 lmb-20"> <span data-dictCode="british-grammar" class="hp hdb" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateSearch: { dataset: 'british-grammar', dataset_text: 'Grammar', dataset_search: 'Search Grammar', isbilang: false } }), sidebarDict.close, searchword.focus" role="button" aria-label="Set dictionary search to Grammar" tabindex="0" title="Grammar">Grammar</span>  <span data-dictCode="thesaurus" class="hp" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateSearch: { dataset: 'thesaurus', dataset_text: 'Thesaurus', dataset_search: 'Search Thesaurus', isbilang: false } }), sidebarDict.close, searchword.focus" role="button" aria-label="Set dictionary search to Thesaurus" tabindex="0" title="Thesaurus">Thesaurus</span> </div> </div> </li> <li class="lbt lb-cm"> <span class="hdb hax lp-10 lpl-15 lpr-15 hp" on="tap: AMP.setState({ stateSidebarDict: { pron: ! stateSidebarDict.pron } })"> <span class="pr hdb"> <span class="fs12 tcu">Pronunciation</span> <i aria-hidden="true" class="i i-minus ibd pa pr0 lpt-2" [class]="stateSidebarDict.pron ? 'i i-minus ibd pa pr0 lpt-2' : 'i i-plus ibd pa pr0 lpt-2'"> </i> </span> </span> <div class="lpl-15 lpr-15" [class]="stateSidebarDict.pron ? 'lpl-15 lpr-15' : 'hdn'"> <div class="tc-bl lmb-5 lmt--3 break"> British and American pronunciations with audio </div> <div class="hul-u tc-d fs16 hlh1_5 lmb-20"> <span data-dictCode="pronunciation" class="hp hdb lmb-5 hp" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateSearch: { dataset: 'pronunciation', dataset_text: 'English Pronunciation', dataset_search: 'Search English Pronunciation', isbilang: false } }), sidebarDict.close, searchword.focus" role="button" aria-label="Set dictionary search to English Pronunciation" tabindex="0" title="English Pronunciation">English Pronunciation</span> </div> </div> </li> <li class="lbt lb-cm"> <span class="hdb hax lp-10 lpl-15 lpr-15 hp" on="tap: AMP.setState({ stateSidebarDict: { trans: ! stateSidebarDict.trans } })"> <span class="pr hdb"> <span class="fs12 tcu">Translation</span> <i aria-hidden="true" class="i i-minus ibd pa pr0 lpt-2" [class]="stateSidebarDict.trans ? 'i i-minus ibd pa pr0 lpt-2' : 'i i-plus ibd pa pr0 lpt-2'"> </i> </span> </span> <div class="lpl-15 lpr-15" [class]="stateSidebarDict.trans ? 'lpl-15 lpr-15' : 'hdn'"> <amp-state id="stateSidebarDictBi"> <script type="application/json"> { "english_chinese_simplified": false, "english_chinese_traditional": false, "english_dutch": false, "english_french": false, "english_german": false, "english_indonesian": false, "english_italian": false, "english_japanese": false, "english_norwegian": false, "english_polish": false, "english_portuguese": false, "english_spanish": false, "english_swedish": false, "erroneous_extra_item": false } </script> </amp-state> <div class="tc-bl lmb-5 lmt--3 break"> Click on the arrows to change the translation direction. </div> <div class="tb lmt-10 lmb-5">Bilingual Dictionaries</div> <ul class="hul-u tc-d fs16 lmb-15"> <li> <i class="hp i i-exchange fs14 hv0 tc-p lpl-5 lpr-10" title="Change language direction" on="tap: AMP.setState({ stateSidebarDictBi: { english_chinese_simplified: ! stateSidebarDictBi.english_chinese_simplified }, stateSearch: { dataset: stateSidebarDictBi.english_chinese_simplified ? 'english-chinese-simplified' : 'chinese-simplified-english', dataset_text: stateSidebarDictBi.english_chinese_simplified ? 'English–Chinese (Simplified)' : 'Chinese (Simplified)–English', dataset_search: stateSidebarDictBi.english_chinese_simplified ? 'Search English–Chinese (Simplified)' : 'Search Chinese (Simplified)–English' } })" role="button" aria-label="Change language direction" tabindex="0" aria-hidden="true"> </i> <span data-dictCode="english-chinese-simplified" class="hp" [class]="stateSidebarDictBi.english_chinese_simplified ? 'hdn' : 'hp'" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateSearch: { dataset: 'english-chinese-simplified', dataset_text: 'English–Chinese (Simplified)', dataset_search: 'Search English–Chinese (Simplified)', isbilang: true, datasetrev: 'chinese-simplified-english', datasetrev_text: 'Chinese (Simplified)–English', datasetrev_search: 'Search Chinese (Simplified)–English'} }),sidebarDict.close,searchword.focus" role="button" aria-label="Set dictionary search to Cambridge English-Chinese (Simplified) Dictionary" tabindex="0" title="Cambridge English-Chinese (Simplified) Dictionary">English–Chinese (Simplified)</span> <span data-dictCode="chinese-simplified-english" class="hdn" [class]="stateSidebarDictBi.english_chinese_simplified ? 'hp' : 'hdn'" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateSearch: { dataset: 'chinese-simplified-english', dataset_text: 'Chinese (Simplified)–English', dataset_search: 'Search Chinese (Simplified)–English', isbilang: true, datasetrev: 'english-chinese-simplified', datasetrev_text: 'English–Chinese (Simplified)', datasetrev_search: 'Search English–Chinese (Simplified)'} }),sidebarDict.close,searchword.focus" role="button" aria-label="Set dictionary search to Cambridge Chinese (Simplified)-English Dictionary" tabindex="0" title="Cambridge Chinese (Simplified)-English Dictionary">Chinese (Simplified)–English</span> </li> <li> <i class="hp i i-exchange fs14 hv0 tc-p lpl-5 lpr-10" title="Change language direction" on="tap: AMP.setState({ stateSidebarDictBi: { english_chinese_traditional: ! stateSidebarDictBi.english_chinese_traditional }, stateSearch: { dataset: stateSidebarDictBi.english_chinese_traditional ? 'english-chinese-traditional' : 'chinese-traditional-english', dataset_text: stateSidebarDictBi.english_chinese_traditional ? 'English–Chinese (Traditional)' : 'Chinese (Traditional)–English', dataset_search: stateSidebarDictBi.english_chinese_traditional ? 'Search English–Chinese (Traditional)' : 'Search Chinese (Traditional)–English' } })" role="button" aria-label="Change language direction" tabindex="0" aria-hidden="true"> </i> <span data-dictCode="english-chinese-traditional" class="hp" [class]="stateSidebarDictBi.english_chinese_traditional ? 'hdn' : 'hp'" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateSearch: { dataset: 'english-chinese-traditional', dataset_text: 'English–Chinese (Traditional)', dataset_search: 'Search English–Chinese (Traditional)', isbilang: true, datasetrev: 'chinese-traditional-english', datasetrev_text: 'Chinese (Traditional)–English', datasetrev_search: 'Search Chinese (Traditional)–English'} }),sidebarDict.close,searchword.focus" role="button" aria-label="Set dictionary search to Cambridge English-Chinese (Traditional) Dictionary" tabindex="0" title="Cambridge English-Chinese (Traditional) Dictionary">English–Chinese (Traditional)</span> <span data-dictCode="chinese-traditional-english" class="hdn" [class]="stateSidebarDictBi.english_chinese_traditional ? 'hp' : 'hdn'" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateSearch: { dataset: 'chinese-traditional-english', dataset_text: 'Chinese (Traditional)–English', dataset_search: 'Search Chinese (Traditional)–English', isbilang: true, datasetrev: 'english-chinese-traditional', datasetrev_text: 'English–Chinese (Traditional)', datasetrev_search: 'Search English–Chinese (Traditional)'} }),sidebarDict.close,searchword.focus" role="button" aria-label="Set dictionary search to Cambridge Chinese (Traditional)-English Dictionary" tabindex="0" title="Cambridge Chinese (Traditional)-English Dictionary">Chinese (Traditional)–English</span> </li> <li> <i class="hp i i-exchange fs14 hv0 tc-p lpl-5 lpr-10" title="Change language direction" on="tap: AMP.setState({ stateSidebarDictBi: { english_dutch: ! stateSidebarDictBi.english_dutch }, stateSearch: { dataset: stateSidebarDictBi.english_dutch ? 'english-dutch' : 'dutch-english', dataset_text: stateSidebarDictBi.english_dutch ? 'English–Dutch' : 'Dutch–English', dataset_search: stateSidebarDictBi.english_dutch ? 'Search English–Dutch' : 'Search Dutch–English' } })" role="button" aria-label="Change language direction" tabindex="0" aria-hidden="true"> </i> <span data-dictCode="english-dutch" class="hp" [class]="stateSidebarDictBi.english_dutch ? 'hdn' : 'hp'" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateSearch: { dataset: 'english-dutch', dataset_text: 'English–Dutch', dataset_search: 'Search English–Dutch', isbilang: true, datasetrev: 'dutch-english', datasetrev_text: 'Dutch–English', datasetrev_search: 'Search Dutch–English'} }),sidebarDict.close,searchword.focus" role="button" aria-label="Set dictionary search to English-Dutch Dictionary" tabindex="0" title="English-Dutch Dictionary">English–Dutch</span> <span data-dictCode="dutch-english" class="hdn" [class]="stateSidebarDictBi.english_dutch ? 'hp' : 'hdn'" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateSearch: { dataset: 'dutch-english', dataset_text: 'Dutch–English', dataset_search: 'Search Dutch–English', isbilang: true, datasetrev: 'english-dutch', datasetrev_text: 'English–Dutch', datasetrev_search: 'Search English–Dutch'} }),sidebarDict.close,searchword.focus" role="button" aria-label="Set dictionary search to Dutch-English Dictionary" tabindex="0" title="Dutch-English Dictionary">Dutch–English</span> </li> <li> <i class="hp i i-exchange fs14 hv0 tc-p lpl-5 lpr-10" title="Change language direction" on="tap: AMP.setState({ stateSidebarDictBi: { english_french: ! stateSidebarDictBi.english_french }, stateSearch: { dataset: stateSidebarDictBi.english_french ? 'english-french' : 'french-english', dataset_text: stateSidebarDictBi.english_french ? 'English–French' : 'French–English', dataset_search: stateSidebarDictBi.english_french ? 'Search English–French' : 'Search French–English' } })" role="button" aria-label="Change language direction" tabindex="0" aria-hidden="true"> </i> <span data-dictCode="english-french" class="hp" [class]="stateSidebarDictBi.english_french ? 'hdn' : 'hp'" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateSearch: { dataset: 'english-french', dataset_text: 'English–French', dataset_search: 'Search English–French', isbilang: true, datasetrev: 'french-english', datasetrev_text: 'French–English', datasetrev_search: 'Search French–English'} }),sidebarDict.close,searchword.focus" role="button" aria-label="Set dictionary search to English-French Dictionary" tabindex="0" title="English-French Dictionary">English–French</span> <span data-dictCode="french-english" class="hdn" [class]="stateSidebarDictBi.english_french ? 'hp' : 'hdn'" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateSearch: { dataset: 'french-english', dataset_text: 'French–English', dataset_search: 'Search French–English', isbilang: true, datasetrev: 'english-french', datasetrev_text: 'English–French', datasetrev_search: 'Search English–French'} }),sidebarDict.close,searchword.focus" role="button" aria-label="Set dictionary search to French-English Dictionary" tabindex="0" title="French-English Dictionary">French–English</span> </li> <li> <i class="hp i i-exchange fs14 hv0 tc-p lpl-5 lpr-10" title="Change language direction" on="tap: AMP.setState({ stateSidebarDictBi: { english_german: ! stateSidebarDictBi.english_german }, stateSearch: { dataset: stateSidebarDictBi.english_german ? 'english-german' : 'german-english', dataset_text: stateSidebarDictBi.english_german ? 'English–German' : 'German–English', dataset_search: stateSidebarDictBi.english_german ? 'Search English–German' : 'Search German–English' } })" role="button" aria-label="Change language direction" tabindex="0" aria-hidden="true"> </i> <span data-dictCode="english-german" class="hp" [class]="stateSidebarDictBi.english_german ? 'hdn' : 'hp'" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateSearch: { dataset: 'english-german', dataset_text: 'English–German', dataset_search: 'Search English–German', isbilang: true, datasetrev: 'german-english', datasetrev_text: 'German–English', datasetrev_search: 'Search German–English'} }),sidebarDict.close,searchword.focus" role="button" aria-label="Set dictionary search to English-German Dictionary" tabindex="0" title="English-German Dictionary">English–German</span> <span data-dictCode="german-english" class="hdn" [class]="stateSidebarDictBi.english_german ? 'hp' : 'hdn'" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateSearch: { dataset: 'german-english', dataset_text: 'German–English', dataset_search: 'Search German–English', isbilang: true, datasetrev: 'english-german', datasetrev_text: 'English–German', datasetrev_search: 'Search English–German'} }),sidebarDict.close,searchword.focus" role="button" aria-label="Set dictionary search to German-English Dictionary" tabindex="0" title="German-English Dictionary">German–English</span> </li> <li> <i class="hp i i-exchange fs14 hv0 tc-p lpl-5 lpr-10" title="Change language direction" on="tap: AMP.setState({ stateSidebarDictBi: { english_indonesian: ! stateSidebarDictBi.english_indonesian }, stateSearch: { dataset: stateSidebarDictBi.english_indonesian ? 'english-indonesian' : 'indonesian-english', dataset_text: stateSidebarDictBi.english_indonesian ? 'English–Indonesian' : 'Indonesian–English', dataset_search: stateSidebarDictBi.english_indonesian ? 'Search English–Indonesian' : 'Search Indonesian–English' } })" role="button" aria-label="Change language direction" tabindex="0" aria-hidden="true"> </i> <span data-dictCode="english-indonesian" class="hp" [class]="stateSidebarDictBi.english_indonesian ? 'hdn' : 'hp'" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateSearch: { dataset: 'english-indonesian', dataset_text: 'English–Indonesian', dataset_search: 'Search English–Indonesian', isbilang: true, datasetrev: 'indonesian-english', datasetrev_text: 'Indonesian–English', datasetrev_search: 'Search Indonesian–English'} }),sidebarDict.close,searchword.focus" role="button" aria-label="Set dictionary search to English-Indonesian Dictionary" tabindex="0" title="English-Indonesian Dictionary">English–Indonesian</span> <span data-dictCode="indonesian-english" class="hdn" [class]="stateSidebarDictBi.english_indonesian ? 'hp' : 'hdn'" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateSearch: { dataset: 'indonesian-english', dataset_text: 'Indonesian–English', dataset_search: 'Search Indonesian–English', isbilang: true, datasetrev: 'english-indonesian', datasetrev_text: 'English–Indonesian', datasetrev_search: 'Search English–Indonesian'} }),sidebarDict.close,searchword.focus" role="button" aria-label="Set dictionary search to Indonesian-English Dictionary" tabindex="0" title="Indonesian-English Dictionary">Indonesian–English</span> </li> <li> <i class="hp i i-exchange fs14 hv0 tc-p lpl-5 lpr-10" title="Change language direction" on="tap: AMP.setState({ stateSidebarDictBi: { english_italian: ! stateSidebarDictBi.english_italian }, stateSearch: { dataset: stateSidebarDictBi.english_italian ? 'english-italian' : 'italian-english', dataset_text: stateSidebarDictBi.english_italian ? 'English–Italian' : 'Italian–English', dataset_search: stateSidebarDictBi.english_italian ? 'Search English–Italian' : 'Search Italian–English' } })" role="button" aria-label="Change language direction" tabindex="0" aria-hidden="true"> </i> <span data-dictCode="english-italian" class="hp" [class]="stateSidebarDictBi.english_italian ? 'hdn' : 'hp'" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateSearch: { dataset: 'english-italian', dataset_text: 'English–Italian', dataset_search: 'Search English–Italian', isbilang: true, datasetrev: 'italian-english', datasetrev_text: 'Italian–English', datasetrev_search: 'Search Italian–English'} }),sidebarDict.close,searchword.focus" role="button" aria-label="Set dictionary search to Cambridge English-Italian Dictionary" tabindex="0" title="Cambridge English-Italian Dictionary">English–Italian</span> <span data-dictCode="italian-english" class="hdn" [class]="stateSidebarDictBi.english_italian ? 'hp' : 'hdn'" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateSearch: { dataset: 'italian-english', dataset_text: 'Italian–English', dataset_search: 'Search Italian–English', isbilang: true, datasetrev: 'english-italian', datasetrev_text: 'English–Italian', datasetrev_search: 'Search English–Italian'} }),sidebarDict.close,searchword.focus" role="button" aria-label="Set dictionary search to Italian-English Dictionary" tabindex="0" title="Italian-English Dictionary">Italian–English</span> </li> <li> <i class="hp i i-exchange fs14 hv0 tc-p lpl-5 lpr-10" title="Change language direction" on="tap: AMP.setState({ stateSidebarDictBi: { english_japanese: ! stateSidebarDictBi.english_japanese }, stateSearch: { dataset: stateSidebarDictBi.english_japanese ? 'english-japanese' : 'japanese-english', dataset_text: stateSidebarDictBi.english_japanese ? 'English–Japanese' : 'Japanese–English', dataset_search: stateSidebarDictBi.english_japanese ? 'Search English–Japanese' : 'Search Japanese–English' } })" role="button" aria-label="Change language direction" tabindex="0" aria-hidden="true"> </i> <span data-dictCode="english-japanese" class="hp" [class]="stateSidebarDictBi.english_japanese ? 'hdn' : 'hp'" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateSearch: { dataset: 'english-japanese', dataset_text: 'English–Japanese', dataset_search: 'Search English–Japanese', isbilang: true, datasetrev: 'japanese-english', datasetrev_text: 'Japanese–English', datasetrev_search: 'Search Japanese–English'} }),sidebarDict.close,searchword.focus" role="button" aria-label="Set dictionary search to Cambridge English-Japanese Dictionary" tabindex="0" title="Cambridge English-Japanese Dictionary">English–Japanese</span> <span data-dictCode="japanese-english" class="hdn" [class]="stateSidebarDictBi.english_japanese ? 'hp' : 'hdn'" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateSearch: { dataset: 'japanese-english', dataset_text: 'Japanese–English', dataset_search: 'Search Japanese–English', isbilang: true, datasetrev: 'english-japanese', datasetrev_text: 'English–Japanese', datasetrev_search: 'Search English–Japanese'} }),sidebarDict.close,searchword.focus" role="button" aria-label="Set dictionary search to Japanese-English Dictionary" tabindex="0" title="Japanese-English Dictionary">Japanese–English</span> </li> <li> <i class="hp i i-exchange fs14 hv0 tc-p lpl-5 lpr-10" title="Change language direction" on="tap: AMP.setState({ stateSidebarDictBi: { english_norwegian: ! stateSidebarDictBi.english_norwegian }, stateSearch: { dataset: stateSidebarDictBi.english_norwegian ? 'english-norwegian' : 'norwegian-english', dataset_text: stateSidebarDictBi.english_norwegian ? 'English–Norwegian' : 'Norwegian–English', dataset_search: stateSidebarDictBi.english_norwegian ? 'Search English–Norwegian' : 'Search Norwegian–English' } })" role="button" aria-label="Change language direction" tabindex="0" aria-hidden="true"> </i> <span data-dictCode="english-norwegian" class="hp" [class]="stateSidebarDictBi.english_norwegian ? 'hdn' : 'hp'" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateSearch: { dataset: 'english-norwegian', dataset_text: 'English–Norwegian', dataset_search: 'Search English–Norwegian', isbilang: true, datasetrev: 'norwegian-english', datasetrev_text: 'Norwegian–English', datasetrev_search: 'Search Norwegian–English'} }),sidebarDict.close,searchword.focus" role="button" aria-label="Set dictionary search to English-Norwegian Dictionary" tabindex="0" title="English-Norwegian Dictionary">English–Norwegian</span> <span data-dictCode="norwegian-english" class="hdn" [class]="stateSidebarDictBi.english_norwegian ? 'hp' : 'hdn'" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateSearch: { dataset: 'norwegian-english', dataset_text: 'Norwegian–English', dataset_search: 'Search Norwegian–English', isbilang: true, datasetrev: 'english-norwegian', datasetrev_text: 'English–Norwegian', datasetrev_search: 'Search English–Norwegian'} }),sidebarDict.close,searchword.focus" role="button" aria-label="Set dictionary search to Norwegian-English Dictionary" tabindex="0" title="Norwegian-English Dictionary">Norwegian–English</span> </li> <li> <i class="hp i i-exchange fs14 hv0 tc-p lpl-5 lpr-10" title="Change language direction" on="tap: AMP.setState({ stateSidebarDictBi: { english_polish: ! stateSidebarDictBi.english_polish }, stateSearch: { dataset: stateSidebarDictBi.english_polish ? 'english-polish' : 'polish-english', dataset_text: stateSidebarDictBi.english_polish ? 'English–Polish' : 'Polish–English', dataset_search: stateSidebarDictBi.english_polish ? 'Search English–Polish' : 'Search Polish–English' } })" role="button" aria-label="Change language direction" tabindex="0" aria-hidden="true"> </i> <span data-dictCode="english-polish" class="hp" [class]="stateSidebarDictBi.english_polish ? 'hdn' : 'hp'" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateSearch: { dataset: 'english-polish', dataset_text: 'English–Polish', dataset_search: 'Search English–Polish', isbilang: true, datasetrev: 'polish-english', datasetrev_text: 'Polish–English', datasetrev_search: 'Search Polish–English'} }),sidebarDict.close,searchword.focus" role="button" aria-label="Set dictionary search to Cambridge English-Polish Dictionary" tabindex="0" title="Cambridge English-Polish Dictionary">English–Polish</span> <span data-dictCode="polish-english" class="hdn" [class]="stateSidebarDictBi.english_polish ? 'hp' : 'hdn'" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateSearch: { dataset: 'polish-english', dataset_text: 'Polish–English', dataset_search: 'Search Polish–English', isbilang: true, datasetrev: 'english-polish', datasetrev_text: 'English–Polish', datasetrev_search: 'Search English–Polish'} }),sidebarDict.close,searchword.focus" role="button" aria-label="Set dictionary search to Polish-English Dictionary" tabindex="0" title="Polish-English Dictionary">Polish–English</span> </li> <li> <i class="hp i i-exchange fs14 hv0 tc-p lpl-5 lpr-10" title="Change language direction" on="tap: AMP.setState({ stateSidebarDictBi: { english_portuguese: ! stateSidebarDictBi.english_portuguese }, stateSearch: { dataset: stateSidebarDictBi.english_portuguese ? 'english-portuguese' : 'portuguese-english', dataset_text: stateSidebarDictBi.english_portuguese ? 'English–Portuguese' : 'Portuguese–English', dataset_search: stateSidebarDictBi.english_portuguese ? 'Search English–Portuguese' : 'Search Portuguese–English' } })" role="button" aria-label="Change language direction" tabindex="0" aria-hidden="true"> </i> <span data-dictCode="english-portuguese" class="hp" [class]="stateSidebarDictBi.english_portuguese ? 'hdn' : 'hp'" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateSearch: { dataset: 'english-portuguese', dataset_text: 'English–Portuguese', dataset_search: 'Search English–Portuguese', isbilang: true, datasetrev: 'portuguese-english', datasetrev_text: 'Portuguese–English', datasetrev_search: 'Search Portuguese–English'} }),sidebarDict.close,searchword.focus" role="button" aria-label="Set dictionary search to Cambridge English-Portuguese Dictionary" tabindex="0" title="Cambridge English-Portuguese Dictionary">English–Portuguese</span> <span data-dictCode="portuguese-english" class="hdn" [class]="stateSidebarDictBi.english_portuguese ? 'hp' : 'hdn'" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateSearch: { dataset: 'portuguese-english', dataset_text: 'Portuguese–English', dataset_search: 'Search Portuguese–English', isbilang: true, datasetrev: 'english-portuguese', datasetrev_text: 'English–Portuguese', datasetrev_search: 'Search English–Portuguese'} }),sidebarDict.close,searchword.focus" role="button" aria-label="Set dictionary search to Portuguese-English Dictionary" tabindex="0" title="Portuguese-English Dictionary">Portuguese–English</span> </li> <li> <i class="hp i i-exchange fs14 hv0 tc-p lpl-5 lpr-10" title="Change language direction" on="tap: AMP.setState({ stateSidebarDictBi: { english_spanish: ! stateSidebarDictBi.english_spanish }, stateSearch: { dataset: stateSidebarDictBi.english_spanish ? 'english-spanish' : 'spanish-english', dataset_text: stateSidebarDictBi.english_spanish ? 'English–Spanish' : 'Spanish–English', dataset_search: stateSidebarDictBi.english_spanish ? 'Search English–Spanish' : 'Search Spanish–English' } })" role="button" aria-label="Change language direction" tabindex="0" aria-hidden="true"> </i> <span data-dictCode="english-spanish" class="hp" [class]="stateSidebarDictBi.english_spanish ? 'hdn' : 'hp'" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateSearch: { dataset: 'english-spanish', dataset_text: 'English–Spanish', dataset_search: 'Search English–Spanish', isbilang: true, datasetrev: 'spanish-english', datasetrev_text: 'Spanish–English', datasetrev_search: 'Search Spanish–English'} }),sidebarDict.close,searchword.focus" role="button" aria-label="Set dictionary search to English-Spanish Dictionary" tabindex="0" title="English-Spanish Dictionary">English–Spanish</span> <span data-dictCode="spanish-english" class="hdn" [class]="stateSidebarDictBi.english_spanish ? 'hp' : 'hdn'" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateSearch: { dataset: 'spanish-english', dataset_text: 'Spanish–English', dataset_search: 'Search Spanish–English', isbilang: true, datasetrev: 'english-spanish', datasetrev_text: 'English–Spanish', datasetrev_search: 'Search English–Spanish'} }),sidebarDict.close,searchword.focus" role="button" aria-label="Set dictionary search to Diccionario Español-inglés" tabindex="0" title="Diccionario Español-inglés">Spanish–English</span> </li> <li> <i class="hp i i-exchange fs14 hv0 tc-p lpl-5 lpr-10" title="Change language direction" on="tap: AMP.setState({ stateSidebarDictBi: { english_swedish: ! stateSidebarDictBi.english_swedish }, stateSearch: { dataset: stateSidebarDictBi.english_swedish ? 'english-swedish' : 'swedish-english', dataset_text: stateSidebarDictBi.english_swedish ? 'English–Swedish' : 'Swedish–English', dataset_search: stateSidebarDictBi.english_swedish ? 'Search English–Swedish' : 'Search Swedish–English' } })" role="button" aria-label="Change language direction" tabindex="0" aria-hidden="true"> </i> <span data-dictCode="english-swedish" class="hp" [class]="stateSidebarDictBi.english_swedish ? 'hdn' : 'hp'" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateSearch: { dataset: 'english-swedish', dataset_text: 'English–Swedish', dataset_search: 'Search English–Swedish', isbilang: true, datasetrev: 'swedish-english', datasetrev_text: 'Swedish–English', datasetrev_search: 'Search Swedish–English'} }),sidebarDict.close,searchword.focus" role="button" aria-label="Set dictionary search to English-Swedish Dictionary" tabindex="0" title="English-Swedish Dictionary">English–Swedish</span> <span data-dictCode="swedish-english" class="hdn" [class]="stateSidebarDictBi.english_swedish ? 'hp' : 'hdn'" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateSearch: { dataset: 'swedish-english', dataset_text: 'Swedish–English', dataset_search: 'Search Swedish–English', isbilang: true, datasetrev: 'english-swedish', datasetrev_text: 'English–Swedish', datasetrev_search: 'Search English–Swedish'} }),sidebarDict.close,searchword.focus" role="button" aria-label="Set dictionary search to Swedish-English Dictionary" tabindex="0" title="Swedish-English Dictionary">Swedish–English</span> </li> </ul> <div class="tb lmb-5">Semi-bilingual Dictionaries</div> <div class="hul-u tc-d fs16 hlh1_5 lmb-20"> <span data-dictCode="english-arabic" class="hp hdb" on="tap: AMP.setState({ stateSearch: { dataset: 'english-arabic', dataset_text: 'English–Arabic', dataset_search: 'Search English–Arabic', isbilang: false } }), sidebarDict.close, searchword.focus" role="button" aria-label="Set dictionary search to Cambridge English-Arabic Dictionary" tabindex="0" title="Cambridge English-Arabic Dictionary">English–Arabic</span> <span data-dictCode="english-bengali" class="hp hdb" on="tap: AMP.setState({ stateSearch: { dataset: 'english-bengali', dataset_text: 'English–Bengali', dataset_search: 'Search English–Bengali', isbilang: false } }), sidebarDict.close, searchword.focus" role="button" aria-label="Set dictionary search to Cambridge English-Bengali Dictionary" tabindex="0" title="Cambridge English-Bengali Dictionary">English–Bengali</span> <span data-dictCode="english-catalan" class="hp hdb" on="tap: AMP.setState({ stateSearch: { dataset: 'english-catalan', dataset_text: 'English–Catalan', dataset_search: 'Search English–Catalan', isbilang: false } }), sidebarDict.close, searchword.focus" role="button" aria-label="Set dictionary search to Cambridge English-Catalan Dictionary" tabindex="0" title="Cambridge English-Catalan Dictionary">English–Catalan</span> <span data-dictCode="english-czech" class="hp hdb" on="tap: AMP.setState({ stateSearch: { dataset: 'english-czech', dataset_text: 'English–Czech', dataset_search: 'Search English–Czech', isbilang: false } }), sidebarDict.close, searchword.focus" role="button" aria-label="Set dictionary search to English-Czech Dictionary" tabindex="0" title="English-Czech Dictionary">English–Czech</span> <span data-dictCode="english-danish" class="hp hdb" on="tap: AMP.setState({ stateSearch: { dataset: 'english-danish', dataset_text: 'English–Danish', dataset_search: 'Search English–Danish', isbilang: false } }), sidebarDict.close, searchword.focus" role="button" aria-label="Set dictionary search to English-Danish Dictionary" tabindex="0" title="English-Danish Dictionary">English–Danish</span> <span data-dictCode="english-gujarati" class="hp hdb" on="tap: AMP.setState({ stateSearch: { dataset: 'english-gujarati', dataset_text: 'English–Gujarati', dataset_search: 'Search English–Gujarati', isbilang: false } }), sidebarDict.close, searchword.focus" role="button" aria-label="Set dictionary search to English-Gujarati Dictionary" tabindex="0" title="English-Gujarati Dictionary">English–Gujarati</span> <span data-dictCode="english-hindi" class="hp hdb" on="tap: AMP.setState({ stateSearch: { dataset: 'english-hindi', dataset_text: 'English–Hindi', dataset_search: 'Search English–Hindi', isbilang: false } }), sidebarDict.close, searchword.focus" role="button" aria-label="Set dictionary search to English-Hindi Dictionary" tabindex="0" title="English-Hindi Dictionary">English–Hindi</span> <span data-dictCode="english-korean" class="hp hdb" on="tap: AMP.setState({ stateSearch: { dataset: 'english-korean', dataset_text: 'English–Korean', dataset_search: 'Search English–Korean', isbilang: false } }), sidebarDict.close, searchword.focus" role="button" aria-label="Set dictionary search to Cambridge English-Korean Dictionary" tabindex="0" title="Cambridge English-Korean Dictionary">English–Korean</span> <span data-dictCode="english-malaysian" class="hp hdb" on="tap: AMP.setState({ stateSearch: { dataset: 'english-malaysian', dataset_text: 'English–Malay', dataset_search: 'Search English–Malay', isbilang: false } }), sidebarDict.close, searchword.focus" role="button" aria-label="Set dictionary search to English-Malay Dictionary" tabindex="0" title="English-Malay Dictionary">English–Malay</span> <span data-dictCode="english-marathi" class="hp hdb" on="tap: AMP.setState({ stateSearch: { dataset: 'english-marathi', dataset_text: 'English–Marathi', dataset_search: 'Search English–Marathi', isbilang: false } }), sidebarDict.close, searchword.focus" role="button" aria-label="Set dictionary search to English-Marathi Dictionary" tabindex="0" title="English-Marathi Dictionary">English–Marathi</span> <span data-dictCode="english-russian" class="hp hdb" on="tap: AMP.setState({ stateSearch: { dataset: 'english-russian', dataset_text: 'English–Russian', dataset_search: 'Search English–Russian', isbilang: false } }), sidebarDict.close, searchword.focus" role="button" aria-label="Set dictionary search to Cambridge English-Russian Dictionary" tabindex="0" title="Cambridge English-Russian Dictionary">English–Russian</span> <span data-dictCode="english-tamil" class="hp hdb" on="tap: AMP.setState({ stateSearch: { dataset: 'english-tamil', dataset_text: 'English–Tamil', dataset_search: 'Search English–Tamil', isbilang: false } }), sidebarDict.close, searchword.focus" role="button" aria-label="Set dictionary search to English-Tamil Dictionary" tabindex="0" title="English-Tamil Dictionary">English–Tamil</span> <span data-dictCode="english-telugu" class="hp hdb" on="tap: AMP.setState({ stateSearch: { dataset: 'english-telugu', dataset_text: 'English–Telugu', dataset_search: 'Search English–Telugu', isbilang: false } }), sidebarDict.close, searchword.focus" role="button" aria-label="Set dictionary search to English-Telugu Dictionary" tabindex="0" title="English-Telugu Dictionary">English–Telugu</span> <span data-dictCode="english-thai" class="hp hdb" on="tap: AMP.setState({ stateSearch: { dataset: 'english-thai', dataset_text: 'English–Thai', dataset_search: 'Search English–Thai', isbilang: false } }), sidebarDict.close, searchword.focus" role="button" aria-label="Set dictionary search to English-Thai Dictionary" tabindex="0" title="English-Thai Dictionary">English–Thai</span> <span data-dictCode="english-turkish" class="hp hdb" on="tap: AMP.setState({ stateSearch: { dataset: 'english-turkish', dataset_text: 'English–Turkish', dataset_search: 'Search English–Turkish', isbilang: false } }), sidebarDict.close, searchword.focus" role="button" aria-label="Set dictionary search to English-Turkish Dictionary, İngilizce-Türkçe Çeviri" tabindex="0" title="English-Turkish Dictionary, İngilizce-Türkçe Çeviri">English–Turkish</span> <span data-dictCode="english-ukrainian" class="hp hdb" on="tap: AMP.setState({ stateSearch: { dataset: 'english-ukrainian', dataset_text: 'English–Ukrainian', dataset_search: 'Search English–Ukrainian', isbilang: false } }), sidebarDict.close, searchword.focus" role="button" aria-label="Set dictionary search to English-Ukrainian Dictionary" tabindex="0" title="English-Ukrainian Dictionary">English–Ukrainian</span> <span data-dictCode="english-urdu" class="hp hdb" on="tap: AMP.setState({ stateSearch: { dataset: 'english-urdu', dataset_text: 'English–Urdu', dataset_search: 'Search English–Urdu', isbilang: false } }), sidebarDict.close, searchword.focus" role="button" aria-label="Set dictionary search to English-Urdu Dictionary" tabindex="0" title="English-Urdu Dictionary">English–Urdu</span> <span data-dictCode="english-vietnamese" class="hp hdb" on="tap: AMP.setState({ stateSearch: { dataset: 'english-vietnamese', dataset_text: 'English–Vietnamese', dataset_search: 'Search English–Vietnamese', isbilang: false } }), sidebarDict.close, searchword.focus" role="button" aria-label="Set dictionary search to English-Vietnamese Dictionary" tabindex="0" title="English-Vietnamese Dictionary">English–Vietnamese</span> </div> </div> </li> <li class="lbt lb-cm"> <span class="hdb hax lp-10 lpl-15 lpr-15 hp" on="tap: AMP.setState({ stateSidebarDict: { plus: ! stateSidebarDict.plus } })"> <span class="pr hdb"> <span class="fs12 tcu">Dictionary +Plus</span> <i aria-hidden="true" class="i i-minus ibd pa pr0 lpt-2" [class]="stateSidebarDict.plus ? 'i i-minus ibd pa pr0 lpt-2' : 'i i-plus ibd pa pr0 lpt-2'"> </i> </span> </span> <div class="lpl-15 lpr-15" [class]="stateSidebarDict.plus ? 'lpl-15 lpr-15' : 'hdn'"> <div class="pr tc-d fs16 lmb-20"> <span data-dictCode="wordlists" class="hp hdb lmb-5 hp" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateSearch: { dataset: 'wordlists', dataset_text: 'Word Lists', dataset_search: 'Search Word Lists' } }), sidebarDict.close, searchword.focus" role="button" aria-label="Set dictionary search to Word Lists" tabindex="0" title="Word Lists">Word Lists</span> <div class="pa p0 bw" [class]="stateSidebarDict.open ? 'hdn' : 'pa p0 bw'"> <span class="pa p0 bload"></span> </div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </amp-sidebar> <amp-sidebar id="sidebarLang" layout="nodisplay" side="right" class="bw cm-f"> <div class="pr cms han"> <span class="pa pt0 pr0 lmt-5 lmr-15 lpt-15 hp fon" on="tap:sidebarLang.close" role="button" aria-label='Close' title='Close' tabindex="0"> <i class="i i-close ibd" aria-hidden="true"></i> </span> <nav class="lp-s_t-5"> <div class="fs18 lbb lb-cm lp-5 lpt-20 lpb-15 lpl-15"> Choose your language </div> <div class="lp-15"> <span class="hax hdb pr"> <i class="i i-globe ibd fs16 hv0" aria-hidden="true"></i> <span class="lpl-2">English (UK) <span class="tb"> </span></span> </span> <div class="han hul-u lmt-10 lmb-0 lpl-20 hlh1_5"> <a href="/us/dictionary/english/leave" hreflang="en-US" lang="en-US" class="hdb lmb-5">English (US)</a> <a href="/es/diccionario/ingles/leave" hreflang="es" lang="es" class="hdb lmb-5">Español</a> <a href="/ru/%D1%81%D0%BB%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%B0%D1%80%D1%8C/%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B3%D0%BB%D0%B8%D0%B9%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B8%D0%B9/leave" hreflang="ru" lang="ru" class="hdb lmb-5">Русский</a> <a href="/pt/dicionario/ingles/leave" hreflang="pt" lang="pt" class="hdb lmb-5">Português</a> <a href="/de/worterbuch/englisch/leave" hreflang="de" lang="de" class="hdb lmb-5">Deutsch</a> <a href="/fr/dictionnaire/anglais/leave" hreflang="fr" lang="fr" class="hdb lmb-5">Français</a> <a href="/it/dizionario/inglese/leave" hreflang="it" lang="it" class="hdb lmb-5">Italiano</a> <a href="/zhs/%E8%AF%8D%E5%85%B8/%E8%8B%B1%E8%AF%AD/leave" hreflang="zh-Hans" lang="zh-Hans" class="hdb lmb-5">中文 (简体)</a> <a href="/zht/%E8%A9%9E%E5%85%B8/%E8%8B%B1%E8%AA%9E/leave" hreflang="zh-Hant" lang="zh-Hant" class="hdb lmb-5">正體中文 (繁體)</a> <a href="/pl/dictionary/english/leave" hreflang="pl" lang="pl" class="hdb lmb-5">Polski</a> <a href="/ko/%EC%82%AC%EC%A0%84/%EC%98%81%EC%96%B4/leave" hreflang="ko" lang="ko" class="hdb lmb-5">한국어</a> <a href="/tr/s%C3%B6zl%C3%BCk/ingilizce/leave" hreflang="tr" lang="tr" class="hdb lmb-5">Türkçe</a> <a href="/ja/dictionary/english/leave" hreflang="ja" lang="ja" class="hdb lmb-5">日本語</a> <a href="/vi/dictionary/english/leave" hreflang="vi" lang="vi" class="hdb lmb-5">Tiếng Việt</a> <a href="/nl/woordenboek/engels/leave" hreflang="nl" lang="nl" class="hdb lmb-5">Nederlands</a> <a href="/sv/ordbok/engelska/leave" hreflang="sv" lang="sv" class="hdb lmb-5">Svenska</a> <a href="/da/ordbog/engelsk/leave" hreflang="da" lang="da" class="hdb lmb-5">Dansk</a> <a href="/no/ordbok/engelsk/leave" hreflang="no" lang="no" class="hdb lmb-5">Norsk</a> <a href="/hi/%E0%A4%B6%E0%A4%AC%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%A6%E0%A4%95%E0%A5%8B%E0%A4%B6/%E0%A4%85%E0%A4%82%E0%A4%97%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B0%E0%A5%87%E0%A4%9C%E0%A4%BC%E0%A5%80/leave" hreflang="hi" lang="hi" class="hdb lmb-5">हिंदी</a> <a href="/bn/dictionary/english/leave" hreflang="bn" lang="bn" class="hdb lmb-5">বাঙ্গালি</a> <a href="/mr/dictionary/english/leave" hreflang="mr" lang="mr" class="hdb lmb-5">मराठी</a> <a href="/gu/dictionary/english/leave" hreflang="gu" lang="gu" class="hdb lmb-5">ગુજરાતી</a> <a href="/ta/dictionary/english/leave" hreflang="ta" lang="ta" class="hdb lmb-5">தமிழ்</a> <a href="/te/dictionary/english/leave" hreflang="te" lang="te" class="hdb lmb-5">తెలుగు</a> <a href="/uk/dictionary/english/leave" hreflang="uk" lang="uk" class="hdb lmb-5">Українська</a> </div> </div> </nav> </div> </amp-sidebar> <amp-sidebar id="sidebarContentNav" layout="nodisplay" side="left" class="bw cm-f"> <div class="pr cm-fc lm-auto"> <span class="pa pt0 pr0 lmt-5 lmr-15 lpt-15 hp fon" on="tap:sidebarContentNav.close" role="button" aria-label='Close' title='Close' tabindex="0"> <i class="i i-close ibd lpr-5" aria-hidden="true"></i> </span> <div class="han tc-bd lpt-5"> <div class="fs18 lbb lb-cm lp-5 lpt-20 lpb-15 lpl-15"> Contents </div> <div id="navigation" class="dtoc"> <amp-state id="stateSidebarContentNav"><script type="application/json"> { "cald4": true ,"cald4_Verb": true , "cald4_Noun": false , "cacd": false ,"cacd_Verb": false , "cacd_Noun": false , "cbed": false ,"cbed_Noun": false , "cbed_Verb": false , "examples": false ,"combinations": false , "erroneous_extra_item": false } </script></amp-state><ul class="hul-u hul-u0 fs14 lmb-0 lbb lb-cm order-container"><li class="lbb lb-cm order-firstItem" data-dataset="cald4"> <div class="habg hax lp-15 lpt-10 lpb-10"><a class="pr tcu hdb lpt-2 lpb-2" role="button" aria-label="Open variations list" on="tap: AMP.setState({ stateSidebarContentNav: {'cald4': !stateSidebarContentNav['cald4'] } })"> English <i class=" i-minus i ibd pa pr5 " [class]="stateSidebarContentNav['cald4'] ? 'i i-minus ibd pa pr5' : 'i i-plus ibd pa pr5'"> </i></a></div><div class=" " [class]="stateSidebarContentNav['cald4'] ? '' : 'hdn'"><ul class="hul-u hul-un hul-u0 lm-0 lbt lb-cm lml-15 lmr-15"><li class="lbb lb-cm"> <div class="pr hp lpt-10 lpb-10 lpl-10" role="button" aria-label="Open variations list" tabindex="0" on="tap: AMP.setState({ stateSidebarContentNav: {'cald4_Verb': !stateSidebarContentNav['cald4_Verb'] } })"> <span class="ti tb">Verb</span><i class=" i i-minus ibd pa pr5 lpt-2 " [class]="stateSidebarContentNav['cald4_Verb'] ? 'i i-minus ibd pa pr5 lpt-2' : 'i i-plus ibd pa pr5 lpt-2'"> </i> </div> <div class=" lpl-20 " [class]="stateSidebarContentNav['cald4_Verb'] ? 'lpl-20' : 'hdn'" data-key-open="cald4_Verb" data-key-current="cald4_Verb"><ul class="lmb-5"> <li class="lpt-5 lpb-5"><a class="js-trigger" data-onclick=" sendGAEvent('navigation', 'navigation-link') " href="#cald4-1-1" title="leave meaning "><span class="hw">leave</span> <span class="alt gw">(GO AWAY)</span></a></li> <li class="lpt-5 lpb-5"><a class="js-trigger" data-onclick=" sendGAEvent('navigation', 'navigation-link') " href="#cald4-1-2" title="leave meaning "><span class="hw">leave</span> <span class="alt gw">(NOT TAKE)</span></a></li> <li class="lpt-5 lpb-5"><a class="js-trigger" data-onclick=" sendGAEvent('navigation', 'navigation-link') " href="#cald4-1-3" title="leave meaning "><span class="hw">leave</span> <span class="alt gw">(REMAIN)</span></a></li> <li class="lpt-5 lpb-5"><a class="js-trigger" data-onclick=" sendGAEvent('navigation', 'navigation-link') " href="#cald4-1-4" title="leave meaning "><span class="hw">leave</span> <span class="alt gw">(NOT USE ALL)</span></a></li> <li class="lpt-5 lpb-5"><a class="js-trigger" data-onclick=" sendGAEvent('navigation', 'navigation-link') " href="#cald4-1-4-2" title="be left meaning "><span class="hw">be left</span></a></li> <li class="lpt-5 lpb-5"><a class="js-trigger" data-onclick=" sendGAEvent('navigation', 'navigation-link') " href="#cald4-1-4-3" title="have something left meaning "><span class="hw">have <span class="ti">something</span> left</span></a></li> <li class="lpt-5 lpb-5"><a class="js-trigger" data-onclick=" sendGAEvent('navigation', 'navigation-link') " href="#cald4-1-5" title="leave meaning "><span class="hw">leave</span> <span class="alt gw">(STOP)</span></a></li> <li class="lpt-5 lpb-5"><a class="js-trigger" data-onclick=" sendGAEvent('navigation', 'navigation-link') " href="#cald4-1-6" title="leave meaning "><span class="hw">leave</span> <span class="alt gw">(END RELATIONSHIP)</span></a></li> <li class="lpt-5 lpb-5"><a class="js-trigger" data-onclick=" sendGAEvent('navigation', 'navigation-link') " href="#cald4-1-7" title="leave meaning "><span class="hw">leave</span> <span class="alt gw">(WAIT)</span></a></li> <li class="lpt-5 lpb-5"><a class="js-trigger" data-onclick=" sendGAEvent('navigation', 'navigation-link') " href="#cald4-1-8" title="leave meaning "><span class="hw">leave</span> <span class="alt gw">(AFTER DEATH)</span></a></li> <li class="lpt-5 lpb-5"><a class="js-trigger" data-onclick=" sendGAEvent('navigation', 'navigation-link') " href="#cald4-1-9" title="leave meaning "><span class="hw">leave</span> <span class="alt gw">(GIVE RESPONSIBILITY)</span></a></li> </ul></div> </li> </ul></div><div class=" " [class]="stateSidebarContentNav['cald4'] ? '' : 'hdn'"><ul class="hul-u hul-un hul-u0 lm-0 lbt lb-cm lml-15 lmr-15"><li class="lbb lb-cm"> <div class="pr hp lpt-10 lpb-10 lpl-10" role="button" aria-label="Open variations list" tabindex="0" on="tap: AMP.setState({ stateSidebarContentNav: {'cald4_Noun': !stateSidebarContentNav['cald4_Noun'] } })"> <span class="ti tb">Noun</span><i class=" i i-plus ibd pa pr5 lpt-2 " [class]="stateSidebarContentNav['cald4_Noun'] ? 'i i-minus ibd pa pr5 lpt-2' : 'i i-plus ibd pa pr5 lpt-2'"> </i> </div> <div class=" hdn " [class]="stateSidebarContentNav['cald4_Noun'] ? 'lpl-20' : 'hdn'" data-key-open="cald4_Verb" data-key-current="cald4_Noun"><ul class="lmb-5"> <li class="lpt-5 lpb-5"><a class="js-trigger" data-onclick=" sendGAEvent('navigation', 'navigation-link') " href="#cald4-2-1" title="leave meaning "><span class="hw">leave</span> <span class="alt gw">(HOLIDAY)</span></a></li> <li class="lpt-5 lpb-5"><a class="js-trigger" data-onclick=" sendGAEvent('navigation', 'navigation-link') " href="#cald4-2-1-2" title="leave of absence meaning "><span class="hw">leave of absence</span></a></li> <li class="lpt-5 lpb-5"><a class="js-trigger" data-onclick=" sendGAEvent('navigation', 'navigation-link') " href="#cald4-2-2" title="leave meaning "><span class="hw">leave</span> <span class="alt gw">(PERMISSION)</span></a></li> <li class="lpt-5 lpb-5"><a class="js-trigger" data-onclick=" sendGAEvent('navigation', 'navigation-link') " href="#cald4-2-3" title="leave meaning "><span class="hw">leave</span> <span class="alt gw">(GOODBYE)</span></a></li> <li class="lpt-5 lpb-5"><a class="js-trigger" data-onclick=" sendGAEvent('navigation', 'navigation-link') " href="#cald4-2-3" title="take leave meaning "><span class="hw">take leave</span></a></li> </ul></div> </li> </ul></div> </li><li class="lbb lb-cm " data-dataset="cacd"> <div class="habg hax lp-15 lpt-10 lpb-10"><a class="pr tcu hdb lpt-2 lpb-2" role="button" aria-label="Open variations list" on="tap: AMP.setState({ stateSidebarContentNav: {'cacd': !stateSidebarContentNav['cacd'] } })"> American <i class=" i-plus i ibd pa pr5 " [class]="stateSidebarContentNav['cacd'] ? 'i i-minus ibd pa pr5' : 'i i-plus ibd pa pr5'"> </i></a></div><div class=" hdn " [class]="stateSidebarContentNav['cacd'] ? '' : 'hdn'"><ul class="hul-u hul-un hul-u0 lm-0 lbt lb-cm lml-15 lmr-15"><li class="lbb lb-cm"> <div class="pr hp lpt-10 lpb-10 lpl-10" role="button" aria-label="Open variations list" tabindex="0" on="tap: AMP.setState({ stateSidebarContentNav: {'cacd_Verb': !stateSidebarContentNav['cacd_Verb'] } })"> <span class="ti tb">Verb</span><i class=" i i-plus ibd pa pr5 lpt-2 " [class]="stateSidebarContentNav['cacd_Verb'] ? 'i i-minus ibd pa pr5 lpt-2' : 'i i-plus ibd pa pr5 lpt-2'"> </i> </div> <div class=" hdn " [class]="stateSidebarContentNav['cacd_Verb'] ? 'lpl-20' : 'hdn'" data-key-open="cald4_Verb" data-key-current="cacd_Verb"><ul class="lmb-5"> <li class="lpt-5 lpb-5"><a class="js-trigger" data-onclick=" sendGAEvent('navigation', 'navigation-link') " href="#cacd-1-1" title="leave meaning "><span class="hw">leave</span> <span class="alt gw">(GO AWAY)</span></a></li> <li class="lpt-5 lpb-5"><a class="js-trigger" data-onclick=" sendGAEvent('navigation', 'navigation-link') " href="#cacd-1-2" title="leave meaning "><span class="hw">leave</span> <span class="alt gw">(NOT TAKE)</span></a></li> <li class="lpt-5 lpb-5"><a class="js-trigger" data-onclick=" sendGAEvent('navigation', 'navigation-link') " href="#cacd-1-3" title="leave meaning "><span class="hw">leave</span> <span class="alt gw">(CAUSE TO STAY)</span></a></li> <li class="lpt-5 lpb-5"><a class="js-trigger" data-onclick=" sendGAEvent('navigation', 'navigation-link') " href="#cacd-1-4" title="leave meaning "><span class="hw">leave</span> <span class="alt gw">(MAKE AVAILABLE)</span></a></li> <li class="lpt-5 lpb-5"><a class="js-trigger" data-onclick=" sendGAEvent('navigation', 'navigation-link') " href="#cacd-1-4-2" title="left (over) meaning "><span class="hw">left (over)</span></a></li> <li class="lpt-5 lpb-5"><a class="js-trigger" data-onclick=" sendGAEvent('navigation', 'navigation-link') " href="#cacd-1-5" title="leave meaning "><span class="hw">leave</span> <span class="alt gw">(GIVE RESPONSIBILITY)</span></a></li> </ul></div> </li> </ul></div><div class=" hdn " [class]="stateSidebarContentNav['cacd'] ? '' : 'hdn'"><ul class="hul-u hul-un hul-u0 lm-0 lbt lb-cm lml-15 lmr-15"><li class="lbb lb-cm"> <div class="pr hp lpt-10 lpb-10 lpl-10" role="button" aria-label="Open variations list" tabindex="0" on="tap: AMP.setState({ stateSidebarContentNav: {'cacd_Noun': !stateSidebarContentNav['cacd_Noun'] } })"> <span class="ti tb">Noun</span><i class=" i i-plus ibd pa pr5 lpt-2 " [class]="stateSidebarContentNav['cacd_Noun'] ? 'i i-minus ibd pa pr5 lpt-2' : 'i i-plus ibd pa pr5 lpt-2'"> </i> </div> <div class=" hdn " [class]="stateSidebarContentNav['cacd_Noun'] ? 'lpl-20' : 'hdn'" data-key-open="cald4_Verb" data-key-current="cacd_Noun"><ul class="lmb-5"> <li class="lpt-5 lpb-5"><a class="js-trigger" data-onclick=" sendGAEvent('navigation', 'navigation-link') " href="#cacd-2-1" title="leave meaning "><span class="hw">leave</span> <span class="alt gw">(VACATION)</span></a></li> <li class="lpt-5 lpb-5"><a class="js-trigger" data-onclick=" sendGAEvent('navigation', 'navigation-link') " href="#cacd-2-2" title="leave meaning "><span class="hw">leave</span> <span class="alt gw">(PERMISSION)</span></a></li> </ul></div> </li> </ul></div> </li><li class="lbb lb-cm " data-dataset="cbed"> <div class="habg hax lp-15 lpt-10 lpb-10"><a class="pr tcu hdb lpt-2 lpb-2" role="button" aria-label="Open variations list" on="tap: AMP.setState({ stateSidebarContentNav: {'cbed': !stateSidebarContentNav['cbed'] } })"> Business <i class=" i-plus i ibd pa pr5 " [class]="stateSidebarContentNav['cbed'] ? 'i i-minus ibd pa pr5' : 'i i-plus ibd pa pr5'"> </i></a></div><div class=" hdn " [class]="stateSidebarContentNav['cbed'] ? '' : 'hdn'"><ul class="hul-u hul-un hul-u0 lm-0 lbt lb-cm lml-15 lmr-15"><li class="lbb lb-cm"> <div class="pr hp lpt-10 lpb-10 lpl-10" role="button" aria-label="Open variations list" tabindex="0" on="tap: AMP.setState({ stateSidebarContentNav: {'cbed_Noun': !stateSidebarContentNav['cbed_Noun'] } })"> <span class="ti tb">Noun</span><i class=" i i-plus ibd pa pr5 lpt-2 " [class]="stateSidebarContentNav['cbed_Noun'] ? 'i i-minus ibd pa pr5 lpt-2' : 'i i-plus ibd pa pr5 lpt-2'"> </i> </div> <div class=" hdn " [class]="stateSidebarContentNav['cbed_Noun'] ? 'lpl-20' : 'hdn'" data-key-open="cald4_Verb" data-key-current="cbed_Noun"><ul class="lmb-5"> <li class="lpt-5 lpb-5"><a class="js-trigger" data-onclick=" sendGAEvent('navigation', 'navigation-link') " href="#cbed-1" title="leave meaning "><span class="hw">leave</span></a></li> <li class="lpt-5 lpb-5"><a class="js-trigger" data-onclick=" sendGAEvent('navigation', 'navigation-link') " href="#cbed-1-3" title="be placed/put on leave meaning "><span class="hw">be placed/put on leave</span></a></li> <li class="lpt-5 lpb-5"><a class="js-trigger" data-onclick=" sendGAEvent('navigation', 'navigation-link') " href="#cbed-1-4" title="leave to appeal meaning "><span class="hw">leave to appeal</span></a></li> </ul></div> </li> </ul></div><div class=" hdn " [class]="stateSidebarContentNav['cbed'] ? '' : 'hdn'"><ul class="hul-u hul-un hul-u0 lm-0 lbt lb-cm lml-15 lmr-15"><li class="lbb lb-cm"> <div class="pr hp lpt-10 lpb-10 lpl-10" role="button" aria-label="Open variations list" tabindex="0" on="tap: AMP.setState({ stateSidebarContentNav: {'cbed_Verb': !stateSidebarContentNav['cbed_Verb'] } })"> <span class="ti tb">Verb</span><i class=" i i-plus ibd pa pr5 lpt-2 " [class]="stateSidebarContentNav['cbed_Verb'] ? 'i i-minus ibd pa pr5 lpt-2' : 'i i-plus ibd pa pr5 lpt-2'"> </i> </div> <div class=" hdn " [class]="stateSidebarContentNav['cbed_Verb'] ? 'lpl-20' : 'hdn'" data-key-open="cald4_Verb" data-key-current="cbed_Verb"><ul class="lmb-5"> <li class="lpt-5 lpb-5"><a class="js-trigger" data-onclick=" sendGAEvent('navigation', 'navigation-link') " href="#cbed-2" title="leave meaning "><span class="hw">leave</span></a></li> <li class="lpt-5 lpb-5"><a class="js-trigger" data-onclick=" sendGAEvent('navigation', 'navigation-link') " href="#cbed-2-7" title="leave sb alone meaning "><span class="hw">leave sb alone</span></a></li> </ul></div> </li> </ul></div> </li><li class="lbb lb-cm lp-15 lpt-10 lpb-10"><a class="habg hax tcu hdb lpt-2 lpb-2" href="#dataset_examples"> Examples </a></li><li class="lbb lb-cm lp-15 lpt-10 lpb-10"><a class="habg hax tcu hdb lpt-2 lpb-2" href="#dataset_combinations"> Collocations </a></li></ul> </div> <ul class="hul-u hul-u0 fs14"> <li class="lbb lb-cm lp-15 lpt-10 lpb-10"> <a href="#dataset_translations" class="habg hax tcu hdb lpt-2 lpb-2"> Translations </a> </li> <li class="lbb lb-cm lp-15 lpt-10 lpb-10"> <a href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/grammar/british-grammar/" class="pr habg hax tcu hdb lpt-2 lpb-2"> Grammar <i class="i i-external-link-alt ibd pa pr5 lpt-2" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> </li> <li class="lp-15 lpt-10 lpb-10"> <a href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/translate/" class="pr habg hax tcu hdb lpt-2 lpb-2"> All translations <i class="i i-external-link-alt ibd pa pr5 lpt-2" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </amp-sidebar> <amp-state id="stateSidebarWordList"> <script type="application/json"> { "wordlist_id": "", "word": "", "wordlist": "", "dictCode": "english", "url": "", "expended": false } </script> </amp-state> <amp-state id="stateSidebarWordListItems" [src]="'/plus/getWordlists?foo=' + stateSidebarWordList.wordlist_id" credentials="include"> <script type="application/json"> [] </script> </amp-state> <amp-sidebar id="sidebarWordList" layout="nodisplay" side="left" class="bw cm-f" amp-access-hide> <div class="pr hdf hflxy lminh100"> <div class="pr cm-fc hflx1 lm-auto"> <span class="pa pt0 pr0 lmt-5 lmr-15 lpt-15 hp fon" role="button" tabindex="0" on="tap:formAddToWordlistNew.clear, formAddToWordlist.clear, sidebarWordList.close" aria-label='Close' title='Close'> <i class="i i-close ibd lpr-5" aria-hidden="true"></i> </span> <div class="han tc-bd lp-15 lpt-5 lpb-25" amp-access="NOT loggedIn"> <div class="fs18 lpt-20 lmb-25">My word lists</div> <p>To add <strong class='tb' [text]='stateGlobal.wotd'>leave</strong> to a word list please sign up or log in.</p> <div> <span on="tap:amp-access.login-sign-up" class="boa hao hbtn hbtn-tab tb tc-bd">Sign up</span> <span class="lpl-5 lpr-5">or</span> <span on="tap:amp-access.login-sign-in" class="bh hao hbtn hbtn-tab tb">Log in</span> </div> </div> <div class="han tc-bd lp-15 lpt-5 lpb-25" amp-access="loggedIn"> <div class="fs18 lpt-20 lmb-25">My word lists</div> <p>Add <strong class='tb' [text]='stateGlobal.wotd'>leave</strong> to one of your lists below, or create a new one.</p> <div class="lp-10 lc1 lmb-10"> <form class="x" id="formAddToWordlistNew" method="post" action-xhr="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/plus/addWordlist" verify-xhr="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/plus/addWordlist" target="_top" on="submit-success:AMP.setState({ stateSidebarWordList: { wordlist_id: event.response.wordlistId } }),formAddToWordlist.submit"> <div> <div class="hfr"> <button type="submit" class="bo iwc iwc-40 hao lb0" aria-label="Create side bar" title="Create"> <i class="i i-check" aria-hidden="true"></i> </button> </div> <div class="hoh lpr-5"> <input type="text" name="name" class="ft fon pr pt0 hbr-20 lc1 lp-10 lpl-15" placeholder="New word list name" /> </div> </div> <div submitting> <template type="amp-mustache"> <div class="pa p0 lp-5 bl-l"> <div class="pa p0 bload"> </div> </div> </template> </div> <div submit-error> <template type="amp-mustache"> <div class="fs14 lpt-5 tc-err"> {{#verifyErrors}} <p>{{message}}</p> {{/verifyErrors}} {{^verifyErrors}} {{#message}} <p>{{message}}</p> {{/message}} {{^message}} <p>Something went wrong.</p> {{/message}} {{/verifyErrors}} </div> </template> </div> </form> </div> <amp-list id="sideBarWordListLists" height="0" layout="fixed-height" items="." [height]="(stateSidebarWordListItems.length > 5 && !stateSidebarWordList.expended) ? 195 : (stateSidebarWordListItems.length * 39)" [src]="stateSidebarWordListItems"> <template type="amp-mustache"> <div class="lbb lb-cm lp-10 wordlist-row"> <span class="hdb hoh to-e tw-nw hp" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateSidebarWordList: { wordlist_id: '{{id}}' } }),formAddToWordlist.submit"> {{name}} </span> </div> </template> </amp-list> <div id="sideBarWordListListsOver" class="hao hp lmt-25" role="button" on="tap:AMP.setState({ stateSidebarWordList: { expended: 'true'}})" [class]="(stateSidebarWordListItems.length > 5 && !stateSidebarWordList.expended) ? 'hao hp lmt-25' : 'hdn'"> <div class="fs14 boa hp lp-5 lpl-10 lpr-10"> <i class="i i-chevron-down lmr-5 lpt-3 lpb-3" aria-hidden="true"></i> More </div> </div> <div class="had lmt-25 lpb-25">Go to your <a class='tb' href='/plus/wordlist'>word lists</a></div> <form id="formAddToWordlist" method="post" action-xhr="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/plus/addWordlistEntry" verify-xhr="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/plus/addWordlistEntry" target="_top" on="submit-success:formAddToWordlistNew.clear,sidebarWordList.close,AMP.setState({ stateSidebarWordList: { wordlist_id: '', word: event.response.word, wordlist: event.response.wordlist, url: event.response.url } })"> <div> <input type="hidden" name="dictCode" [value]="stateSidebarWordList.dictCode" /> <input type="hidden" name="senseId" [value]="stateGlobal.wlSenseId" /> <input type="hidden" name="wordlistId" [value]="stateSidebarWordList.wordlist_id" /> </div> <div submitting> <template type="amp-mustache"> <div class="pa p0 lp-5 bl-l"> <div class="pa p0 bload"> </div> </div> </template> </div> <div submit-error> <template type="amp-mustache"> <div class="m me fs14"> {{#verifyErrors}} <p>{{message}}</p> {{/verifyErrors}} {{^verifyErrors}} {{#message}} <p>{{message}}</p> {{/message}} {{^message}} <p>Something went wrong.</p> {{/message}} {{/verifyErrors}} </div> </template> </div> </form> </div> </div> </div> </amp-sidebar> <amp-state id="stateSidebarEntryTellUs"> <script type="application/json"> { "example_id": "", "dataset_id": "", "success": false } </script> </amp-state> <amp-sidebar id="sidebarEntryTellUs" layout="nodisplay" side="left" class="bw cm-f"> <div class="pr hdf hflxy lminh100"> <div class="pr cm-fc hflx1 lm-auto"> <span class="pa pt0 pr0 lmt-5 lmr-15 lpt-15 hp" role="button" tabindex="0" on="tap: sidebarEntryTellUs.close" aria-label='Close' title='Close'> <i class="i i-close ibd lpr-5" aria-hidden="true"></i> </span> <div class="han tc-bd lp-15 lpt-5 lpb-25"> <div class="fs18 lpt-20 lpr-25 lmb-25"> Tell us about this example sentence: </div> <form class="" [class]="stateSidebarEntryTellUs.dataset_id == 'NONE' ? 'hdn' : ''" id="formTellUs" method="post" action-xhr="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/putunga/report" target="_top" on="submit-success: AMP.setState({ stateSidebarEntryTellUs: { success: true } })"> <div class="fs15"> <input type="hidden" name="id" [value]="stateSidebarEntryTellUs.example_id" /> <input type="hidden" name="dataset" [value]="stateSidebarEntryTellUs.dataset_id" /> <div class="lbt lb-cm"> <label class="tn lp-5 lpt-15 lpb-15 x"> <input type="radio" name="reason" class="hfl lmr-10 lmt-2" value="The word in the example sentence does not match the entry word." role="button" tabindex="0"> <span class="hdb hoh"> The word in the example sentence does not match the entry word. </span> </label> </div> <div class="lbt lb-cm"> <label class="tn lp-5 lpt-15 lpb-15 x"> <input type="radio" name="reason" class="hfl lmr-10 lmt-2" value="The sentence contains offensive content." role="button" tabindex="0" /> <span class="hdb hoh"> The sentence contains offensive content. </span> </label> </div> <div class="lbt lb-cm x lpt-15"> <div [class]="stateSidebarEntryTellUs.success ? 'hdn' : ''"> <button class="hfl hao hao hbtn hbtn-tab bhb fon" title="Search" on="tap:sidebarEntryTellUs.close" role="button" aria-label='Close' title='Close' tabindex="0"> Cancel </button> <button type="submit" class="hfr boa hao hbtn hbtn-tab tb tc-bd" aria-label="Submit"> Submit </button> </div> </div> </div> <div submitting> <template type="amp-mustache"> <div class="pa p0 lp-5 bl-l"> <div class="pa p0 bload"> </div> </div> </template> </div> <div submit-success> <template type="amp-mustache"> <div class="m ms fs14 lmt-10"> Thanks! Your feedback will be reviewed. </div> </template> </div> <div submit-error> <template type="amp-mustache"> <div class="m me fs14 lmt-25"> {{#verifyErrors}} <p>{{message}}</p> {{/verifyErrors}} {{^verifyErrors}} {{#message}} <p>{{message}}</p> {{/message}} {{^message}} <p>There was a problem sending your report.</p> {{/message}} {{/verifyErrors}} </div> </template> </div> </form> <form class="hdn" [class]="stateSidebarEntryTellUs.dataset_id == 'NONE' ? '' : 'hdn'" id="formTellUsDefinition" method="post" action-xhr="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/rate" target="_top" on="submit-success: AMP.setState({ stateSidebarEntryTellUs: { success: true } })"> <div class="fs15"> <input type="hidden" name="id" [value]="stateSidebarEntryTellUs.example_id" /> <input type="hidden" name="rate" [value]="-1" /> <div class="lbt lb-cm"> <label class="tn lp-5 lpt-15 lpb-15 x"> <input type="radio" name="reason" class="hfl lmr-10 lmt-2" value="The word in the example sentence does not match the entry word." role="button" tabindex="0"> <span class="hdb hoh"> The word in the example sentence does not match the entry word. </span> </label> </div> <div class="lbt lb-cm"> <label class="tn lp-5 lpt-15 lpb-15 x"> <input type="radio" name="reason" class="hfl lmr-10 lmt-2" value="The sentence contains offensive content." role="button" tabindex="0" /> <span class="hdb hoh"> The sentence contains offensive content. </span> </label> </div> <div class="lbt lb-cm x lpt-15"> <div [class]="stateSidebarEntryTellUs.success ? 'hdn' : ''"> <button class="hfl hao hao hbtn hbtn-tab bhb fon" title="Search" on="tap:sidebarEntryTellUs.close" role="button" aria-label='Close' title='Close' tabindex="0"> Cancel </button> <button type="submit" class="hfr boa hao hbtn hbtn-tab tb tc-bd" aria-label="Submit"> Submit </button> </div> </div> </div> <div submitting> <template type="amp-mustache"> <div class="pa p0 lp-5 bl-l"> <div class="pa p0 bload"> </div> </div> </template> </div> <div submit-success> <template type="amp-mustache"> <div class="m ms fs14 lmt-10"> Thanks! Your feedback will be reviewed. </div> </template> </div> <div submit-error> <template type="amp-mustache"> <div class="m me fs14 lmt-25"> {{#verifyErrors}} <p>{{message}}</p> {{/verifyErrors}} {{^verifyErrors}} {{#message}} <p>{{message}}</p> {{/message}} {{^message}} <p>There was a problem sending your report.</p> {{/message}} {{/verifyErrors}} </div> </template> </div> </form> </div> </div> </div> </amp-sidebar> </body> </html>

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